Service difficulty report · Bearing · Dhav DHC8102

Difficulty date
February 5, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC8102
Engine
Pwa PW120A
Part
Bearing
Part number
310703301
Condition
Spalled
Location
Rgb Nr 15 Brg
Part time
9,266 hours
Component
Pwa
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN)REDUCTION GEARBOX METAL CONTAMINATION. #15 BEARING HAD A LARGE SPALL OVER 60 DEGREES OF THE OUTER RACE. SEVERAL STEEL COMPONENTS WERE HEAVILY MAGNETISED AND #18 AND #19 BEARINGS SHOWING SIGNS OF ELECT RICAL PITTING LEADING TO BELIEVE THAT LIGHTNING STRIKE IS LIKELY THE CAUSE OF THE BEARING FAILURE.