SDR 2026F00175

Service difficulty report · Igniter · Dhav DHC3

Difficulty date
August 13, 2026
Submitted
August 13, 2026
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N510PR
Make and model
Dhav DHC3
Aircraft serial
250
Aircraft time
20,692 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A135A
Part
Igniter
Part number
CH34055
Condition
Burned
Location
Engine
Part time
100 hours, 150 cycles
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

IGNITORS BURN THROUGH TO ELECTRICAL LEAD WITHIN 100 HOURS OF USE. HOT TURBINE COMBUSTION GASES ESCAPE THROUGH IGNITOR BODY TO BURN CONNECTION AND IGITOR LEAD. LEAD SEIZES IN PLACE AND CANNOT BE REMOVED WITHOUT BEING DESTROYED. IGNITOR FAILS, IGNITION LEAD MUST BE REPLACED.