SDR 96ZZZX5621

Service difficulty report · Heated Lip · Pilats PC12

Difficulty date
October 17, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N62JT
Make and model
Pilats PC12
Aircraft serial
107
Part
Heated Lip
Condition
Exh Leaks
Location
Cowling
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

EXHAUST LEAKS SHOWING AROUND LOWER COWLING HEATED LIP. REMOVED LIP INNER PANEL. LEAKING EXHAUST PAST THE RIVETS AND INSULATION. FOIL HEAT SHIELD AND INSULATION BURNED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS 50-HOUR INSPECTION BE MANDATORY. ACFT TOTAL TIME, 827.1 HRS.