# SDR CA021016003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 30, 2002
- Submitted: October 28, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 18,199 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3B
- System (JASC): [6320 · Main Rotor Gearbox](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6320)
- Part: Chip Detector
- Part number: B4429SP
- Condition: Flaking
- Location: Transmission
- Component: Transmission, Bell, 212040001149
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021016003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) TIN PLATING OF CHIP DETECTOR POLES FOUND TO BE FLAKING OFF, POTENTIAL FOR ERRONEOUS INDICATION. PART REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT AND SENT TO MANUFACTURER FOR ANALYSIS.

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