SDR 97ZZZX38

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 525

Difficulty date
October 15, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N525AL
Make and model
Cessna 525
Aircraft serial
525011
Engine
Wilint FJ44
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Left
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A, E

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

What was found

DURING A ROUTINE FLIGHT ON SECOND LEG FROM PHU TO BRD ABOUT 3 HOURS INTO THE FLIGHT, THE CREW MEMBERS HEARD A POP FROM THE LEFT ENGINE. AT THE SAME TIME, THE OIL PRESSURE DECREASED TO 15 PSI IN THE LEFT ENGINE. THE PILOT SHUT DOWN ENGINE AND DIVERTED TO CLOSEST AIRPORT AND LANDED IN DLH. AFTER LANDING, THE ENGINE BLADES WOULD NOT ROTATE AND THERE ARE METAL CHIPS ON THE CHIP DETECTORS. THE CAUSE OF THE PROBLEM IS UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

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