# SDR CA081204005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 4, 2008
- Submitted: December 18, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-300
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 27,069 hours
- Engine: Pwa PW120
- Propeller: Hamstd 14SF5
- System (JASC): [6111 · Propeller Blade Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6111)
- Part: Blade
- Part number: SFA13MIROASK112
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Propeller
- 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/CA081204005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) LEADING EDGE NICKEL SHEATH VISUALLY INSPECTED AND A CRACK NOTED. IF PRESSURE APPLIED TO BLADED CRACK BECAME MORE NOTICEABLE. BLADE REMOVED FROM SERVICE.

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