Service difficulty report · Blower Motor · Bell 407

Difficulty date
April 20, 2025
Submitted
April 21, 2025
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N616PA
Make and model
Bell 407
Aircraft serial
53723
Aircraft time
5,276 hours, 8,919 cycles
Part
Blower Motor
Part number
S6102EC4
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

WHILE ENROUTE TO SENDING FACILITY FOR PATIENT PICKUP PIC ADVISED COMM CENTER THEY WOULD BE ABORTING FLIGHT DUE TO CREW SMELLING SMOKE. PIC MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN A SECURE FIELD. THE MECHANIC PERFORMED TROUBLESHOOTING AND FOUND A BAD AFT BLOWER MOTOR.

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