# SDR 2008FA0000262

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 1, 2008
- Submitted: April 21, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: XCBCN
- Make and model: Beech 200BEECH
- Aircraft serial: BB435
- Engine: Pwa PT6A41
- System (JASC): [5410 · Nacelle/Pylon, Main Frame](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5410)
- Part: Hinge
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Eng Cowling
- 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/2008FA0000262

## Discrepancy

ENGINE ICE VANE HINGE ASSY, BROKEN.  HINGE ASSY BREAKS AND FRAGMENTS INTO SMALL PIECES THAT TEND TO BE INGESTED INTO ENGINE, CAUSING FOD.  (K)

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