# SDR 20000510SH004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 8, 2000
- Submitted: May 10, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N2312V
- Make and model: Cessna 206H
- Registry model: [Cessna 206H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-206h) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2608046
- Propeller: Mcauly B3DF36C432B
- System (JASC): [6110 · Propeller Assembly](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6110)
- Part: Propeller
- Part number: B3D36C432B
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 298 hours
- 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/20000510SH004

## Discrepancy

DURING A PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT IN A HANGAR, THE PILOT FOUND A LARGE POOL OF RED OIL ON THE FLOOR BENEATH THE PROPELLER.  UPON REMOVAL OF THE SPINNER, DETERMINED THE FLUID WAS LEAKING FROM UNDER A PROPELLER BLADE ROOT.  THE PROP WAS REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIR.  (X)

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