# SDR CA131118006

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 5, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 412EP
- Registry model: [Bell 412EP](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-textron-canada-412ep) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [7210 · Turbine Engine Reduction Gear](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7210)
- Part: Gear
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Rgb
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131118006

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE ACFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT COMPLETING ITS MISSION DUE TO ENGINE NR 2 CHIP WARNING.  THE AFFECTED POWER SECTION WAS APPARENTLY SHUTDOWN. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED SIGNIFICANT METAL DEBRIS IN THE NR 2 POWER SECTION RGB CHIP DETECTOR.  THE RGB WILL BE REMOVED AND SENT TO MFG FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

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