# SDR CA060731016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 25, 2006
- Submitted: August 2, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A114A
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Turbine Blades
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060731016

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE ENGINE EMITTED A NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY AN UNCOMMANDED REDUCTION IN POWER.  THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE.  SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A FRACTURED POWER TURBINE BLADE.  MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE EVENT AND WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED. (TC NR 20060731016)

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