SDR 96ZZZM1227

Service difficulty report · Chip Detector · Bac 146200A

Difficulty date
July 17, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N156TR
Make and model
Bac 146200A
Aircraft serial
E2156
Engine
Lyc ALF502R
Part
Chip Detector
Part number
220309004
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Nr 4 Engine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

NR 4 ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT DUE TO LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT ILLUMINATION AND INDICATION. INSPECTION OF THE ENGINE UPON ARRIVAL, REVEALED FULL FLOW CHIP DETECTOR HAD LOOSENED AND FALLEN OUT OF ITS HOUSING. INVESTIGATION HAS SHOWN MAINTENANCE HAD REPLACED THE MAIN OIL FILTER AND CHECKED THE FULL FLOW DETECTOR. IMPROPER INSTALLATION OF THE DETECTOR IS UNDER REVIEW. (M)