Inspection and Analysis of Failed Transmissions

Abstract

Three Allison Transmission Incorporated (ATI) 2500-SP transmissions failed in service OCONUS, and were shipped to US Army TARDEC Fuels and Lubricants Research Facility for tear down and inspection. Each transmission was completely disassembled and components inspected and rated in an effort to determine the overall cause of failure. Used fluid samples were collected from each transmission and analyzed to classify the types of fluid that were in use during failure. Upon completion of work, a parts inspection meeting was hosted at Southwest Research Institute for representatives from TARDEC and ATI.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA501359

Entities

People

  • Adam C. Brandt
  • Edwin A. Frame

Organizations

  • Southwest Research Institute

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • C4I
  • Sensors

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Assembly
  • Chemical Analysis
  • Engineering
  • Failure Mode And Effect Analysis
  • Gear Teeth
  • High Temperature
  • Hot Spots
  • Identification
  • Inspection
  • Lubricants
  • Materials
  • Planetary Gears
  • Plastic Explosives
  • Research Facilities
  • Test Methods
  • Torque Converters
  • Turbine Wheels

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  • Technical Research and Report Writing.