# SDR CA040227005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 2003
- Submitted: April 1, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 407
- Registry model: [Bell 407](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-407) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Allsn 250C47B
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Turbine Wheel
- Part number: 6898663
- Condition: Failed
- Location: 3rd Stg Blades
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: T
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040227005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) M 407 HELICOPTER HAD 3RD STAGE TURBINE WHEEL FAILURE IN FLIGHT.   AIRCRAFT CRASHED.  TURBINE WHEEL PART TIME 1144 HOURS SINCE NEW.

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