Service difficulty report · Accessory Grbox · Braero HS7482A

Difficulty date
May 14, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Braero HS7482A
Engine
Rroyce DART5342
Part
Accessory Grbox
Part number
60207001
Condition
Failed
Location
#1 Engine
Part time
4,819 hours
Component
Dowty
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE FLIGHT CREW NOTED LOSS OF PORT SYSTEMS, INDICATING A GEARBOX OUT CONDITION, ALTHOUGH NO ABNORMAL POWERPLANT VIBRATIONS WAS EXPERIENCED. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT UNDER NORMAL POWER. THE ACCESSORY GARBOX WAS REMOVED. IT APPEARS THE INTERNAL ATTACH STUDS SECURING THE TUNNEL SHAFT BACKED OFF. THE UNIT WILL BE FORWARDED TO AN OVERHAUL AGENCY FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.