Service difficulty report · Gearbox · Cessna 425

Difficulty date
September 23, 2005
Submitted
November 1, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 425
Engine
Pwa PT6A112
Part
Gearbox
Condition
Seized
Location
Accessory
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
D, E
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE EMITTED A LOUD NOISE ACCOMPANIED BY FLAMES FROM THE EXHAUST AND VIBRATION. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX TO BE SEIZED. MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT AND WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE, ONCE ESTABLISHED.

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