# SDR AU980505

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 5, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Skrsky S76C
- Engine: Tmeca ARRIEL1S
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Turbine
- Condition: Burned
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: E, A
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980505

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO IGNITION OF FUEL VAPOR.  THE FIRE WAS CONCENTRATED EXTERNALLY AROUND THE TURBINE SECTION.

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