SDR 98ZZZX3623

Service difficulty report · Pump · Mtsbsi MU2B35

Difficulty date
September 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N503AA
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B35
Aircraft serial
633
Engine
Garrtt TPE3316252M
Part
Pump
Part number
865046V
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
LD
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

AT LANDING PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE LOW. DURING TAXI, PILOT SHUT ENGINE DOWN. MAINTENANCE FOUND ENGINE WOULD NOT TURN BY PROP MOVEMENT. ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR TEARDOWN INSPECTION. THIS INSPECTION REVEALED THAT TORSION SHAFT HAD SEIZED DUE TO SCAVANGE PUMP FAILURE.