SDR QMLA2019043059043

Service difficulty report · Chip Detector · Bell 407

Difficulty date: April 26, 2019
Submitted: April 30, 2019
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N697AM
Make and model: Bell 407
Aircraft serial: 54628
Aircraft time: 1,056 hours, 2,269 cycles
Engine: Allsn 250C47B
Engine time: 1,056 hours, 2,269 cycles
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Chip Detector
Condition: Activated
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

DURING 2ND START OF THE DAY WITH PATIENT AND MEDICAL CREW LOADED, WITH ENGINE AT GROUND IDLE, ENG CHIP CAUTION ILLLUMINATED, EXTINGUISHED, THEN REAPPEARED. AIRCRAFT WAS SHUT DOWN AND MAINTENANCE NOTIFIED. AIRCAFT WAS PLACED OUT OF SERVICE FOLLOWING INSPECTION OF MAGNETIC CHIP DETECTORS BY BASE MECHANIC.

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