Service difficulty report · Blade · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
March 3, 2009
Submitted
May 13, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Aircraft time
1,603 hours
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Blade
Part number
C0162
Condition
Corroded
Location
Main Rotor
Part time
1,598 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) INSP CARRIED OUT IAW AD2007-26-12. INSP REVEALED CORROSION ALONG TIP CAP WHICH RESULTED IN BLADE SKIN TO CAP SEPARATION. THE PART IS DEEMED SCRAP.