# SDR CA021203011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 2, 2002
- Submitted: January 6, 2003
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 205A-1
- Registry model: [Bell 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [6320 · Main Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6320)
- Part: Sun Gear
- Part number: 205040230003
- Condition: Spalled
- Location: M/R Gearbox
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021203011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) TRANSMISSION REMOVED FOR METAL CONTAMINATION SUN GEAR FOUND DAMAGED ON INSPECTION.

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