SDR 98ZZZX619

Service difficulty report · Blade

Difficulty date
December 22, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A67D
Part
Blade
Part number
3119899101
Condition
Defective
Location
Gas Generator
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

D.T.S. RECEIVED TWO SETS OF COMPRESSOR TURBINE BLADES (86 EACH) UNDER SALES ORDER NR 36248, CUSTOMER ORDER NR 8661. EXAMINING THE 86 EACH BLADES REVEALED A SURFACE DEFECT OF THE PARENT METAL THAT EXCEEDS OVERHAUL LIMITS OF 0.003 INCH. REF: CHAPTER 72-50-02 PAGE 305B(2)(A) OF OH 3038337. THE BLADE SETS WERE RETURNED TO P & W FOR EVALUATION.