# SDR CA980610001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 24, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3B
- System (JASC): [7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7810)
- Part: Duct
- Part number: 212061202010
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Exhaust
- Part time: 16,000 hours
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980610001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) EXHAUST DUCT DISTORTED AND CRACKED IN RADIUS PROTRUDING TO EXHAUST EXIT.  SUBMITTER STATED HEAT LOSS THROUGH CRACKS CAUSED ENGINE FIRE LIGHT IN COCKPIT.

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