SDR UE5R02

Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Airtrc AT602

Difficulty date
July 5, 2007
Submitted
July 6, 2007
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Airtrc AT602
Engine
Pwa PT6A60
Engine time
4,901 hours
Part
Gearbox
Part number
310825401
Condition
Corroded
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

PT6A-60AG REDUCTION GEAR REAR HOUSING P/N 3106854-01 HAS SEVERE CORROSION ON OUTER SURFACE OF HOUSING. DEEP PITTING, SOME AREAS UP TO .125 INCH DEEP. CORRODED AREAS EXTEND THE ENTIRE CIRCUMFERENCE OF HOUSING, PRIMARILY NEXT TO MATING FLANGE FOR FWD HOUSING.