# SDR CA150914009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 31, 2015
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Bell 429
- Registry model: [Bell 429](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-helicopter-textron-canada-429) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 797 hours
- Engine: Pwc PW207D
- System (JASC): [7922 · Engine Oil Temperature Regulator](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7922)
- Part: Bypass Valve
- Part number: 726800
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Oil Cooler
- Part time: 415 hours
- Component: Oil Cooler Assy
- Component part number: 429065012101
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: M, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA150914009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOT REPORTED HIGHER THAN NORMAL ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE.  BYPASS VALVE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND FOUND TO BE CRACKED.

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