SDR 98ZZZX4351

Service difficulty report · Cover · Snias AS350B1

Difficulty date
September 25, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2127S
Make and model
Snias AS350B1
Aircraft serial
2213
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1D
Part
Cover
Part number
0292152880
Condition
Cracked
Location
Compressor
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 ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE COMPRESSOR IMPELLER WAS INSPECTED DUE TO THE RECENT PROBLEMS WITH COMPRESSOR COVER CRACKING. THE IMPELLER WAS FOUND UNSERVICEABLE DUE TO THE COMPRESSOR COVER BEING CRACKED AND HAD TO BE REMOVED FROM SERVICE. SUBMITTER STATED FLEET PREVIOUSLY INSPECTED AND WILL CONTINUE TO PERFORM INSPECTIONS AT PERIODIC INTERVALS.