SDR SI3R98009

Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
June 5, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
SI3R842L
Hamilton Sundstrand World Wide Repair
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Engine
Ge CT79B
Part
Gearbox
Part number
5074T51G10
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
10,542 hours
Component
GC49
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

DISASSEMBLY OF GEAR CASE REVEALED THE TAB WASHER AND RETAINING RING ON THE FORWARD RIGHT IDLER GEAR BROKEN. BROKEN BEARING (P/N 775765-2) IN SLIDER BLOCK ASSY. INPUT PINION GEAR WORN. METAL CONTAMINATION LOCAL TO THIS AREA. HSS SO NR 86314 SE. CUST: WINGS WEST A/L

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