SDR BMAC040014

Service difficulty report · Beta Tube · Bag JETSTM3101

Difficulty date: December 16, 2004
Submitted: January 20, 2005
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N525PA
Make and model: Bag JETSTM3101
Aircraft serial: 666
System (JASC): 6120 · Propeller Controlling System
Part: Beta Tube
Condition: Leaking
Location: Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation: AP
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTED: SMOKE AND FUMES PRESENT IN COCKPIT, PROBLEM WENT AWAY WITH BOTH FLOWS OFF. NR 1 PROP HUB LEAKING LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL. FOUND SMOKE AND FUMES IN COCKPIT TO BE FROM LEAKING BETA TUBE ON NR 1 ENGINE. FOUND NR 1 ENGINE BETA TUBE LEAKING OIL. REPLACED O-RINGS AND REINSTALLED BETA TUBE IAW AMM. OPS CHECKED GOOD. NO LEAKS FOUND. SERVICED NR 1 ENGINE OIL IAW AMM.(K)