Service difficulty report · Filter · Bell 212

Difficulty date
February 4, 2002
Submitted
April 15, 2002
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8530B
Make and model
Bell 212
Aircraft serial
30702
Engine
Pwa PT6T3
Part
Filter
Part number
30325725
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine Fuel
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

DURING MAINTENANCE OF THE ENGINE FUEL CONTROL AIR SUPPLY SYSTEM, THE P3 WAS REMOVED FOR INSPECTION AND FOUND TO BE IN TWO PIECES. THE METAL END CAPS ARE NORMALLY WELDED TO METAL SCREEN. THIS PMA FILTER WAS BONDED TOGETHER. THE BOND MATERIAL WAS SO BRITTLE FROM THE HEAT, IT JUST CRUMPLED OFF THE FILTER. PART REMOVED AND REPLACED.

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