What was found
(CAN) DURING PERIODIC BORESCOPE INSPECTION, THE NR 1 ROTOR BLADES SHOWED EVIDENCE OF WEAR ON THE LEADING EDGES. FURTHER INVESTIGATION SHOWED DAMAGE TO BLADES BEYOND LIMITS. ROTOR RETURNED TO GARRETT.
- Difficulty date
- March 31, 1998
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- Air carrier
- Make and model
- Swrngn SA226TC
- Engine
- Garrtt TPE33110UA
- System (JASC)
- 7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section
- Part
- Blades
- Part number
- 31081642
- Condition
- Worn
- Location
- 1st Stage
- Part time
- 1,021 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.