# SDR CA160216011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 11, 2016
- Submitted: April 22, 2016
- 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: Blades
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: E, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA160216011

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING TAXI OUT THE MOMENT THE PILOT ADVANCED POWER LEVER, THERE WAS SMOKE IN CABIN. THE PILOT SHUTDOWN NR 2 ENGINE AND TAXIED BACK TO THE BAY. GROUND ENGINEER FOUND 3 TO 4 PT2 BLADES MISSING TIP HALVES. TURBO MACHINERY CHIP DETECTOR WAS FOUND WITH SIGNIFICANT METAL.  THE ENGINE WILL BE REPLACED.

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