Service difficulty report · Fan · Cessna 525A

Difficulty date
October 3, 2005
Submitted
October 4, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
AMCR163C
Alticor Inc
Aircraft
N179DV
Make and model
Cessna 525A
Aircraft serial
525A0172
Aircraft time
696 hours, 632 cycles
Engine
Wilint FJ44
Part
Fan
Part number
125021124
Condition
Clogged
Location
Aft Cabin
Part time
382 hours
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

WHILE THE AIR CONDITIONER WAS RUNNING, THE CREW REPORTED INADEQUATE COOLING AND A FAINT ODOR OF SOMETHING BURNING. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE AFT EVAPORATOR FAN WAS BARELY RUNNING. AFTER REPLACING THE FAN, THE OLD FAN'S COVER WAS REMOVED AND A BIG PILE OF BRUSH DUST POURED OUT.

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