# SDR CA960111018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 2, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Hughes 269C
- Registry model: [Hughes 269C](https://openairdocs.org/model/hughes-269c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc
- System (JASC): [6310 · Engine/Transmission Coupling](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6310)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 269A505074
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Idler Pulley
- Part time: 637 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960111018

## Discrepancy

(CAN)AIRCRAFT FLYING IN CRUISE WHEN SMELLED BURNING GREASE AND HEARD A KLUNK. UPON INSPECTION FOUND IDLER PULLEY BEARING FAILURE DUE TO GREASE LEAKING. BEARING FAILURE CAUSED EXCESSIVE HEAT DISTRIBUTION TO REINFORCED IDLER PULLEY SUPPORT BRACKET P/N 269A5575 AND DAMAGE TO IDLER PULLEY P/N 269A5576.

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