SDR 96ZZZX1961

Service difficulty report · Blade · Beech 200BEECH

Difficulty date
March 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6739P
Make and model
Beech 200BEECH
Aircraft serial
BB628
Engine
Pwa PT6A41
Part
Blade
Part number
3027301
Condition
Eroded
Location
Ct Wheel
Component
3028821
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

BORESCOPE INSPECTION FOUND EVIDENCE OF COATING LOSS FROM COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADES. COATING WAS ERODED FROM LEADING EDGES OF SOME BLADES. ENGINE WAS SPLIT AT 'C' FLANGE, HOT SECTION INSPECTED FURTHER. CT WHEEL REMOVED AND SHIPPED TO PRATT AND WHITNEY FOR INSPECTION AND DETERMINATION OF CAUSE FOR COATING LOSS. CT BLADES WERE INSTALLED AT OVERHAUL IN SERVICEABLE CONDITION. THESE BLADES WILL NOT BE REINSTALLED IN THIS ENGINE.