SDR CA010629006

Service difficulty report · Blade · Dhav DHC8*

Difficulty date: May 14, 2001
Submitted: July 5, 2001
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Dhav DHC8*
Engine: Pwc PW150A
Propeller: Rotol R4304*
System (JASC): 6110 · Propeller Assembly
Part: Blade
Part number: 697071003
Condition: Burned
Location: Propeller
Component: Propeller Assy · Rotol · 697071003
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: C
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

(CAN) BOMBARDIER AEROSPACE REGIONAL AIRCRAFT HAS JUST RECEIVED A REPORTABLE SDR WEVENT WHICH WE ARE REQUIRED TO REPORT ON MAY 5/01. DURING APPROACH, THE PILOT REPORTED THAT THE R/H PROPELLER SUSTAINED A LIGHTENING STRIKE. INSPECTION OF THE PROPELLER UPON LANDING SHOWED A BURN MARK ON ONE BLADE APPROX 3MM IN WIDTH FROM TIP, CENTRE OF BLADE. IAW THE AMM THE PROPELLER ASSY, HUB ANDBETA TUBE HAVE TO BE REMOVED AND SENT TO DOWTY FOR INVESTIGATION. NEW ASSY, INSTALLED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.