Service difficulty report · Transmitter · Snias AS350BA

Difficulty date
June 6, 2005
Submitted
July 22, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6080R
Make and model
Snias AS350BA
Aircraft serial
2685
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1B
Part
Transmitter
Part number
APTE176S150G
Condition
Failed
Location
Oil Pressure
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS LIFTING OFF FOR A STANDARD TOUR AND THEN REPORTED A LOSS OF OIL PRESSURE. THE PILOT THEN RETURNED TO BASE WITH NO TROUBLE AND REPORTED TO MAINTENANCE. MECHANIC FOUND THAT THE OIL PRESSURE SENSOR HAD FAILED AND REPLACED PART. AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN RETURNED TO SERVICE. (K)