SDR 97ZZZX2005

Service difficulty report · Gas Generator · Stbros SD330

Difficulty date
April 25, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N936MA
Make and model
Stbros SD330
Aircraft serial
SH3036
Engine
Pwa PT6A45
Part
Gas Generator
Part number
PCE84114
Condition
Seal Failed
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
E, A, H

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

What was found

PILOTS REPORTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT AND CLOSED PRSOV VALVE STOPPING THE SMOKE. SEVERAL MINUTES LATER, THE PILOTS NOTICED TORQUE AND OIL PRESSURE FLUCTUATING. FEATHERED AND SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENCE. ENGINE WAS LEAKING OIL FROM THE COMPRESSOR SEAL.