Service difficulty report · Planetary Gear

Difficulty date
May 8, 2019
Submitted
August 17, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A50
Part
Planetary Gear
Part number
3032267CL11
Condition
Failed
Location
Reduction G/B
Part time
9,989 hours
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

(CAN) ENGINE SENT TO STANDARDAERO AFTER THE OPERATOR REPORTED AN IN-FLIGHT SHUT DOWN WITH METAL IN OIL. THIS REPORT IS ISSUED TO DISCUSS THE INVESTIGATION AND TEARDOWN FINDINGS. IN ADDITION THE CUSTOMER ELECTED TO OVERHAUL THE ENGINE DURING THIS SHOP VISIT. SEE ATTACHED EIR PT6A 2019-067(-) (TC# 20190516015)