# SDR CA050718013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 12, 2005
- Submitted: August 3, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Snias AS350D
- Aircraft time: 10,372 hours
- Engine: Lyc LTS101600A
- System (JASC): [7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7260)
- Part: Cage
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 4 Bearing
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050718013

## Discrepancy

THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FROM THE A/C AFTER TWO CHIP LIGHT EVENTS.  WHILE DISSASSEMBLING, THE ENGINE GEARBOX, A BEARING ROLLER FELL OUT ON TO THE WORK BENCH.  FURTHER EXAMINATION REVEALED THAT THE CAGE INSIDE THE NR 4 BEARING HAD COMPLETELY SPLIT IN HALF.

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