Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Cessna 550

Difficulty date
December 2, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Cessna 550
Engine
Pwa JT15D4
Part
Gearbox
Part number
556517531
Condition
Failed
Location
Flap Gr Box
Part time
2,396 hours
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) WHILE COMPLYING WITH SB 550-27-16, AND AFTER REMOVAL OF BOTH GEARBOXES, ONE COULD BE TURNED FREELY WITHOUT OUTPUT SHAFT TURNING.

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