Service difficulty report · Blade · Dhav DHC3

Difficulty date
April 10, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Dhav DHC3
Propeller
Hamstd 23D40
Part
Blade
Part number
7035A9
Condition
Corroded
Location
Leading Edge
Part time
2,983 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. HEAVY SPAY CUT ON LEADING EDGE DUE TO FLOAT OPERATIONS. LEADIND EDGE WAS SQUARED OFF AND PEELING BACK. TWO BOLTS CORRODED BEYOND REPAIR. BARREL AND CAP REQUIRED PLATING DUE TO CORROSION.