Service difficulty report · Blower · Bell 429

Difficulty date
September 13, 2022
Submitted
August 8, 2024
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 429
Aircraft serial
57390
Aircraft time
1,196 hours
Part
Blower
Part number
S6085EC3
Part serial
1C497942
Condition
Failed
Location
Zone 200
Part time
1,196 hours
Component
Condensor Blowe
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

CONDENSER BLOWER FAN DOES NOT OPERATE. FREE WHEEL BEARING MAKING NOISE WHILST ROTATING. A/C HRS 1195.6. FAILED IN 1195.6 HRS. NIL WARRANTY AS A/C OUT OF WARRANTY.

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