Service difficulty report · Blade · Bell 412EP

Difficulty date
September 16, 2009
Submitted
October 23, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 412EP
Engine
Pwa PT6T3
Part
Blade
Condition
Cracked
Location
Oilcooler Blower
Part time
6 hours
Component
Blower Assy
Component part number
209062502101
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) ONE EA. BLADE ON OIL COOLER BLOWERS S/N`S 5100-662 AND 5100-655 FOUND CRACK AT WELD AREA. CONDITION FOUND DURING PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. SEE ATTACHED PICTURES FOR CLARITY. (TC# 20090917002)

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