Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Bolkms BK117C2

Difficulty date
February 27, 2025
Submitted
February 27, 2025
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
QR9R369D
M1 Support Services
Make and model
Bolkms BK117C2
Aircraft serial
9696
Aircraft time
4,253 hours
Part
Gearbox
Part number
B304M1008101
Condition
Failed
Location
Windshield Wiper
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

WINDSHIELD WIPER STOPPED WORKING APPROXIMATELY 0.3 HOURS INTO THE FLIGHT. CREW ENGAGED THE WIPER INTERMITTENTLY USING THE COLLECTIVE BUTTON. ONCE THE WIPER STOPPED WORKING, NEITHER THE SWITCH ON THE COLLECTIVE (BOTH SIDES) OR THE SWITCH ON THE OVERHEAD PANEL WOULD ENGAGE THE WIPER. REMOVED AND REPLACED WIPER ASSY IAW AMM 30-40-00, 4-4.