Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Boeing 737524

Difficulty date
October 6, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N11641
Make and model
Boeing 737524
Aircraft serial
28902
Engine
Ge CFM563B1
Part
Gearbox
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
X
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

THE NR 1 ENGINE FLAMED OUT WHILE ON DESCENT INTO OMA. ENGINE RESTART ATTEMPT WAS UNSUCCESSFUL. THE A/C LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE NR 1 ENGINE IS BEING REPLACED. INVESTIGATION FOUND GEARBOX FAILURE. SHOP FINDINGS REVEALED GEAR FAILURE CAUSED BY IMPROPER CONCENTRATION OF HYDROCHLORIC ACID USED DURING MANUFACTURING PROCESSES PRIOR TO BLACK OXIDE COATING.