SDR 96ZZZX3728

Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date: June 7, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N833LA
Make and model: Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial: 46937
Engine: Ge CF66D
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Fire
Location: Nr 3
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: A
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING ENGINE START ON PUSH-BACK, NR 3 ENGINE SUFFERED A JET-PIPE FIRE AT MANCHESTER. FIRE EXTINGUISHED BY AIRPORT FIRE SERVICE. NO DAMAGE. AIRCRAFT HISTORY OF FUEL FLOW PROBLEMS. FIRE OCCURRED ON SECOND ATTEMPT TO START. NR 3 ENGINE, NR 2 FIRE BOTTLE USED, NO EFFECT. NR 1 FIRED. OK. FULL REPORT TO FOLLOW.

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