SDR 2000ZZZX397

Service difficulty report · Blower Motor · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date: December 8, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N5204X
Make and model: Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial: 3099
System (JASC): 7922 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator
Part: Blower Motor
Part number: 9696
Condition: Corroded
Location: Oil Cooler
Part time: 400 hours
Component: 1094
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

DURING A 100-HOUR/200-HOUR INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THE OIL COOLER BLOWER MOTOR HOUSING SEVERLY CORRODED. PART WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. BLOWER MOTOR REMOVED WAS BEYOND ECONOMICAL TO REPAIR. THE MOTOR'S POSITION WHEN INSTALLED ON THE AIRCRAFT IS EXPOSED TO THE ELEMENTS, SNOW, RAIN, SLAT SPRAY, ETC.