# SDR NE032001B2128

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 30, 2001
- Submitted: May 9, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7260 · Turbine Engine Accessory Drive](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7260)
- Part: Bearing
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Gearcase
- Part time: 20,743 hours
- Component: Cg49 Gearcase, Hamstd
- Component part number: 6044T35P10
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/NE032001B2128

## Discrepancy

UPON DISASSEMBLY OF GEARCASE FOUND THE RIGHT AFT BEARING AND FORWARD ROLLER BEARING CRACKED.  ALSO THE LEFT IDLER BEARING WAS FOUND WITH BRINNELLING/SPALLING ON RACEWAYS.

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