SDR 99ZZZX60

Service difficulty report · Blade · Braero HS125700A

Difficulty date
October 15, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N38PA
Make and model
Braero HS125700A
Aircraft serial
NA0208
Engine
Garrtt TFE7313R
Part
Blade
Condition
Damaged
Location
Rt Engine
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 FOUND NUMEROUS FAN BLADES DAMAGED ON RIGHT ENGINE. FOUND RIVET MISSING AT 6 O'CLOCK POSITION ON ENGINE INLET LIP AND THREE LOOSE RIVETS. SUSPECT INCORRECT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES USED FOR BLIND RIVETS DURING REPAIR. ENGINE INLETS WITH BLIND RIVETS SHOULD BE MORE FREQUENTLY INSPECTED.