Service difficulty report · Gear Box

Difficulty date
January 7, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Allsn 250C20B
Part
Gear Box
Part number
6894171
Condition
Defective
Location
Eng Acessory
Part time
4,774 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

GEARBOX REMOVED DUE TO HIGH GEARBOX PRESSURE ON TEST CELL. VISUAL INSPECTION REVEALED: A 1/4" X 3/4" X 3/4" BLACK RUBBER MATERIAL LODGED IN GEARBOX VENT. REMOVED MATERIAL