SDR 99ZZZX3844

Service difficulty report · Engine · Beech C45H

Difficulty date
September 24, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N400WA
Make and model
Beech C45H
Aircraft serial
AF764
Engine
Garrtt TPE331*
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Right
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
X, J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING THE TURN FROM BASE TO FINAL APPROACH, THE RT ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND THE ENGINE INLET DE-ICE VALVE CANNON PLUG LOOSE ALLOWING ICE ACCUMULATION THAT EVENTUALLY WAS INGESTED RESULTING IN THE FLAMEOUT. A VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE FIRST IMPELLER SHOWED NO APPARENT DAMAGE. THE ENGINE WAS THEN RUN WITH ALL INDICATIONS NORMAL.

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