SDR 20010305CW003

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Cvac C131D

Difficulty date: January 22, 2001
Submitted: March 5, 2001
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N145GT
Make and model: Cvac C131D
Aircraft serial: 537804
Engine: Pwa R2800CB16
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Bearing
Condition: Deteriorated
Location: Nr 8 Cylinder
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

AFTER TAKEOFF, CLIMBING THROUGH 2,200 FT CREW NOTICED OIL TEMPERATURE RISING AND OIL PRESSURE DECREASING. ENGINE SHUTDOWN/FEATHERED, RETURNED TO AIRPORT. INSPECTION REVEALED BEARING MATERIAL IN OIL SCREENS. ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE FOR REPAIRS.