What was found
(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE SURGED TWICE BEFORE SHUTTING ITSELF DOWN. INVESTIGATION FOUND HEAT DAMAGE AROUND THE WIRING LOOM AND SOOT AROUND THE FUEL CONTROLS. BOTH FIRE BOTTLES WERE DISCHARGED. PART TC: 6,482.
- Difficulty date
- April 3, 1998
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Bell 412
- Engine
- Pwa PT6T3B
- System (JASC)
- 7250 · Turbine Section
- Part
- Engine
- Part number
- 3017600
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation
- NR
- Nature of condition
- E, H, X
- Precautionary procedure
- E, F
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.