# SDR CA980602030

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 29, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 205A-1
- Registry model: [Bell 205A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-205a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc T5313B
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 130008203
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Gearbox
- Component: 10600814
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980602030

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CHIP DETECTOR WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED IN FLIGHT. AFTER LANDING INSPECTION OF THE CHIP DETECTOR SHOWED EXCESSIVE METAL CONTAMINATION. A MORE DETAILED INSPECTION FOUND THE NR 21 BEARING HAD A BROKEN BEARING CAGE.  NO OTHER DAMAGE WAS FOUND.

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