SDR 99ZZZX3608

Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug R4D8

Difficulty date
August 30, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3906J
Make and model
Doug R4D8
Aircraft serial
43344
Engine
Wright R182080
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Nacelle
Part time
18,836 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
E, R, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

CRUISING VMC AT 9,500 FEET NEAR LFK, ENGINE SHOOK AND OIL PRESSURE BEGAN TO LOWER. CAPTAIN ELECTED PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF ENGINE AND LANDED AT LFK WITHOUT INCIDENT. CARGO WAS DISPATCHED ON ANOTHER AIRCRAFT. SUSPECT PROBLEM AS VALVE FAILURE DAMAGING PISTON. AS YET UNCONFIRMED.

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