Service difficulty report · Blades · Pilats PC6

Difficulty date
August 6, 2005
Submitted
October 3, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Pilats PC6
Engine
Pwa PT6A20
Part
Blades
Condition
Damaged
Location
Compressor
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
C
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING CLIMB, THE ENGINE EXHIBITED A SQUEALING NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY AN UNCOMMANDED POWER REDUCTION. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED COMPRESSOR AND POWER TURBINE BLADE DAMAGE. P&WC WILL INVESTIGATE THE EVENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE DETERMINED.