Service difficulty report · Bearing

Difficulty date
March 8, 2002
Submitted
April 8, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE33110UA
Part
Bearing
Part number
358348
Condition
Damaged
Location
Gearbox
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) SOAP SAMPLE SENT TO WINSOAP INDICATED INSPECT ENGINE IMMEDIATELY. INSPECTION OF GEAR BOX INDICATED BEARING ON PG DRIVE GEAR WAS FAILING AND MAKING METAL.