SDR 98ZZZX2565

Service difficulty report · Blade · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date: June 22, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Filed by: MS1R333K
GE Aviation Systems LLC
Make and model: Saab SF340A
Propeller: Rotol R3894123F25
System (JASC): 6111 · Propeller Blade Section
Part: Blade
Part number: 6607132886
Condition: Cracked
Location: Outer Sleeve
Part time: 22,775 hours
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

DURING INSPECTION FOR REPAIR, NOTED THAT BLADE, SN SF340-132/442, HAD A CRACK VISABLE IN OUTER SLEEVE. PROPELLER AND BLADE REMOVED FROM AIRCRAFT BY CUSTOMER DUE TO REPORT OF VIBRATION IN PROPELLER BLADE. REJECTED FROM FURTHER SERVICE AT THIS STATION.

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