Service difficulty report · Magnetic Brake · Bell 412

Difficulty date
June 8, 2012
Submitted
September 14, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bell 412
Engine
Pwa PT6T3
Part
Magnetic Brake
Part number
MP4983
Condition
No Test
Location
Autopilot Trim
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
L
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) AS PART OF A DAILY MAINTENANCE INSPECTION THE FORCE TRIM RELEASE OF THE YAW MAGNETIC BRAKE ASSY WAS TESTED. THE MECHANIC WAS ABLE TO DETECT THAT THE BRAKE ASSY WAS NOT RELEASING ON APPLICATION OF THE FORCE TRIM SWITCH. THE UNIT WAS REMOVED AND A SERVICEABLE ASSY INSTALLED AND FUNCTION CHECKED WITH NO FURTHER FAULT NOTED.

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