# SDR CA131215005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 16, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 72-212A
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 72-212A](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-atr-72-212a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PW127
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131215005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING START NR 2 ENGINE MADE A LOUD NOISE.  THE PILOT STOPPED THE STARTING ATTEMPT AND SECURED THE ENGINE.  THE GROUND CREWS FOUND THE PROPELLER WAS DIFFICULT TO ROTATE.  THE INSPECTION REVEALED 2 DAMAGE PT1 BLADES. THE ENGINE WAS CHANGED AND ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.  THE ENGINE WAS SENT FOR REPAIR.

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