# SDR WI5R20131121001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 21, 2013
- Submitted: November 21, 2013
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N592DR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N592DR), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 525A
- Registry model: [Cessna 525A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-525a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 525A0028
- Engine: Wilint FJ44
- Engine time: 3,730 hours, 3,233 cycles
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Blade
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 3,730 hours, 3,233 cycles
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: D
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WI5R20131121001

## Discrepancy

DURING CHECK 4 MAINTENANCEON ENGINE, FAN ROTOR WAS REJECTED FOR SEVERAL CRACKS ON THE INNER FLOW PATH, POSSIBLY STEMMING FROM THE AFT FACE.  ONE OF THE CRACKS HAS PROPAGATED INTO THE T/E OF THE BLADE.  THE CRACKS APPEAR TO BE EVERY 3 TO 4 BLADES.

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