# SDR CA061006004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 4, 2006
- Submitted: December 4, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3B
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Fire
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: A, J
- Precautionary procedure: F
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA061006004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE FIRE WARNING ACTIVATED. THE FIRE BOTTLES WERE DISCHARGED AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE.  SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED A PUNCTURED GAS GENERATOR CASE AND FIRE DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE.  MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE EVENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED.

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