SDR 95ZZZM148

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 402C

Difficulty date
May 25, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N63PB
Make and model
Cessna 402C
Aircraft serial
402C0335
Engine
Cont TSIO520VB
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Left
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, THE LEFT ENGINE MADE A LOUD BANG. THE RPM AND POWER DECREASED, SO THE PILOT SHUT IT DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN LEE STOCKING ISLAND 25 MILES SHORT OF GEORGETOWN. THE CAUSE OF ENGINE FAILURE HAS NOT BEEN DETERMINED, UNTIL A MECHANIC CAN GO AND INSPECT THE ENGINE.

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