# SDR AU981591

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 20, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 1900D
- Registry model: [Beech 1900D](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE4A3I
- System (JASC): [6111 · Propeller Blade Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6111)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Bird Strike
- Location: Lt Propeller
- Stage of operation: TX
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981591

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LEFT ENGINE SUFFERED A BIRD STRIKE (BROLGA) DURING TAXIING RESULTING IN A PROPELLER BLADE SEPARATING APPROXIMATELY 25.4 MM TO 50.8 MM (1 INCH TO 2 INCHES) FROM THE BLADE ROOT.  THE RESULTING OUT OF BALANCE CAUSED ADDITIONAL DAMAGE TO THE FIREWALL AND THE INBOARD UPPER KEEL WEB.

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