SDR CA981125001

Service difficulty report · Gearbox

Difficulty date: April 9, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Engine: Allsn 501D22
System (JASC): 7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive
Part: Gearbox
Condition: Leaking
Location: Nr 2
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: E, A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING CLIMB THROUGH FL 170, NR 2 GEARBOX OIL PRESSURE LIGHT FLICKERING. OIL PRESSURE WAS STILL IN THE GREEN RANGE AND THE POWER SECTION OIL PRESSURE LIGHT WAS NORMAL. OIL QUANTITY INDICATION DROPPED RAPIDLY AND THE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT STARTED TO FLICKER. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED.