# SDR DXTA2024071612363

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 15, 2024
- Submitted: July 16, 2024
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N824QS](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N824QS), registered now
- Make and model: Textrn TEXTRON700
- Aircraft serial: 7000062
- Aircraft time: 3,030 hours, 1,778 cycles
- System (JASC): [7220 · Turbine Engine Air Inlet Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7220)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DXTA2024071612363

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS SALAMMED BY CRICKETS AND GRASSHOPPERS. FUNNY SMELL AIRBORNE WITH A BURNT INSECT SMELL,  LIKE POPCORN.  CHIPS APPEAR IN THE FAN BLADE.

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