SDR 97ZZZX2060

Service difficulty report · Engine · Beech H18

Difficulty date: April 15, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N117ME
Make and model: Beech H18
Aircraft serial: BA638
Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
System (JASC): 8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)
Part: Engine
Condition: Seized
Location: Main Bearing
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: E, A

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

What was found

WHILE IN CRUSE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE STARTING TO DECREASE AND OIL TEMP STARTING TO RISE. ENGINE WAS SECURED, PROP WAS FEATHERED, AND A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE. UPON LANDING, PILOT FOUND HE COULD NOT TURN PROP BY HAND. SUSPECT THAT THE MAIN BEARING FAILED. ENGINE HAD APPROXIMATELY 420 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL.

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