A gearbox includes a gearbox housing, at least one gear, and a plurality of scavenge ports. The gearbox housing has a top portion, two horizontal portions, and a bottom portion opposite the top portion. The bottom portion is oriented in the direction a fluid would drain under the influence of gravity during normal operations. The two horizontal portions are oriented at a right angle relative to the bottom portion. The at least one gear is disposed within the gearbox housing and has a first axial position. The plurality of scavenge ports are defined by the gearbox housing. The plurality of scavenge ports are aligned axially with the at least one gear at the first axial position. At least one scavenge port of the plurality of scavenge ports is located within the gearbox housing at the two horizontal portions.