SDR 99ZZZX84

Service difficulty report · Shield

Difficulty date: December 15, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Propeller: Hartzl HCE4A3A
System (JASC): 6111 · Propeller Blade Section
Part: Shield
Part number: D5133
Condition: Debonded
Location: Propeller Blade
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

EROSION SHIELD ON BLADE, S/N 517 (NR 3) DEBONDED UNDER DEICE BOOT BEYOND LIMITS. DISASSEMBLED, CLEANED, AND INSPECTED PROPELLER. O/H BLADE, S/N 517DA. ASSEMBLED PROPELLER, LUBRICATED WITH AEROSHELL NR 6, AND STATIC BALANCED IAW MFG CMM. BLADE NR 3 HAD OVER 60 PERCENT DEBONDING UNDER DEICE BOOT.