# SDR CA960729008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 9, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna 208B
- Registry model: [Cessna 208B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A114
- System (JASC): [7532 · Compressor Bleed Valve](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7532)
- Part: Diaphragm
- Part number: 310334701
- Condition: Ruptured
- Location: Comp Bleed Valve
- Part time: 499 hours
- Component: Pwa, 312124803
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960729008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS BEING TROUBLESHOT FOR POOR ENGINE PERFORMANCE AND WAS BEING FERIED BACK TO MAINTENANCE BASE. DURING CRUISE THE PILOT AND ENGINEER FELT A SUDDEN SURGE AT A CONSTANT POWER SETTING. POWER WAS REDUCED AND ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE NORMAL.POST FLIGHT INSPECTION SHOWED UNUSUAL WEAR ON THE COMPRESSOR BLEED VALVE AND FOUND THE DIAPHRAGM WAS RUPTURED.

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