SDR 96ZZZX5590

Service difficulty report · Blower · Cessna 501

Difficulty date
October 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N101RR
Make and model
Cessna 501
Aircraft serial
5010241
Part
Blower
Part number
BC61A9012
Condition
Failed
Location
Cabin
Stage of operation
CR
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

THE CABIN BLOWER ASSY WAS INSTALLED AND CHECKED FOR OPERATION. LESS THAN AN HOUR INTO THE NEXT FLIGHT, THE BLOWER FAILED. WHEN THE BLOWER WAS EXAMINED, THE ELECTRICAL LEADS COULD BE FELT CONTACTING THE ARMATURE WHEN THE BLOWER WAS TURNED. THE ASSY WAS NOT DISASSEMBLED DUE TO WARRANTY CONSIDERATIONS.

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