Service difficulty report · Fan Blade · Pilats PC1245

Difficulty date
February 20, 2002
Submitted
April 26, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Pilats PC1245
Engine
Pwa PT6A67B
Propeller
Hartzl HCE4A3D
Part
Fan Blade
Part number
5113412233
Condition
Bent
Location
Cabin Heater
Component
Heater · 9686781507
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

(CAN) CREW REPORTS GROWLING NOISE WHEN TURNING ON CABIN HEATER. INSPECTED CABIN HEATER INLET DUCT AND FOUND I.D.TAG FROM BAGGAGE NET JAMMED IN FAN SHROUD. CABIN HEATER REQUIRED REPLACEMENT. INLET IS LOCATED BELOW REAR BAGGAGE AREA AND HAS FAIRLY LARGE GRILL OPENINGS. PILATUS S.B 25-016 REQUIRES INSTALLATION OF I.D. TAGS ON BAGGAGE NETS. TAGS WERE TO BE ATTACHED WITH WIRE CABLE. TAGS SHOULD BE INSPECTED PERIODICALLY FOR SECURITY.