SDR 99ZZZX3199

Service difficulty report · Check Valve · Braero HS125700A

Difficulty date
June 13, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N511KA
Make and model
Braero HS125700A
Aircraft serial
NA0237
Engine
Garrtt TFE7313R1H
Part
Check Valve
Part number
30743721
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

OXC/BDL - EN ROUTE ON A PRE-POSITIONING FLIGHT, THE CREW REPORTED THE OIL PRESSURE STARTED TO DECLINE ON THE LEFT ENGINE. AT 15 PSI, THE LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT AT BDL. AN INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT OIL WAS LEAKING FROM THE CONNECTION AT THE CHECK VALVE, PN 3074372-1. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED, DETAILS WILL FOLLOW AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE.