# SDR CA951108030

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 16, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Pwa PW120
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Rgb Housing
- Part number: 310631001
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Mounting Pad
- Part time: 8,301 hours
- Component: Pwa
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA951108030

## Discrepancy

(CAN)THE SURFACE OF THE REDUCTION GEARBOX (RGB) MOUNTING PADS BECOME WORN DURING ENGINE OPERATION BECAUSE THE MATERIAL (MAGNESIUM ALLOY) IS SOFTER THAN THE MATING SURFACE OF THE AIRFRAME ENGINE MOUNTS (STE EL). THIS CONDITION MAY LEAD TO CRACKING ADJACENT TO THE HELICOIL HOLES. PRATT & WHITNEY SERVICE BULLETIN (SB) #21423 ADDRESSES THIS PROBLEM. THE SB CALLS FOR THE INSTALLATION OF A STEEL PLATE ON EACH MOUNTING PAD TO PROTECT THE SURFACE OF THE MOUNTING PAD. ALSO THE STEEL PLATE HAS A LARGER CONTACT AREA WITH THE AIRFRAME ENGINE MOUNT.

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