Service difficulty report · Heater · Bell 412

Difficulty date
August 5, 2002
Submitted
September 6, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 412
Engine
Pwa PT6T3B
System (JASC)
7312 · Fuel Heater
Part
Heater
Part number
10544F
Condition
Leaking
Location
Fuel Heater
Component
Fuel Heater · Pwa · PT6T3BF
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
E, K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) FUEL/OIL HEATER LEAKING FROM WELD ON THE TOP OF THE HEATER. NOCRACK OR HOLE WAS VISIBLE USING A X10 MAGNIFYING GLASS.

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