Service difficulty report · Drive · Braero HS7482A

Difficulty date
February 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Braero HS7482A
Engine
Rroyce DART5342
Part
Drive
Condition
Failed
Location
Accessory Gearbx
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS IN CRUISE FLIGHT WHEN THE PILOT REPORTED LOSS OF ACCESSORY GEARBOX ON #1 ENGINE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE #1 ENGINE INTERNAL DRIVE FOR THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX FAILED, RESULTING IN METAL CONTAMINATION OF THE LUBRICATION SYSTEM. THE CONTAMINATION WAS WIDESPREAD AFFECTING ALL MAIN LINE BEARINGS, REDUCTION GEAR LAYSHAFTS AND PROPSHAFT, AS WELL AS OIL PUMPS AND LOWER BEVEL DRIVES.