# SDR CA051129009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 8, 2005
- Submitted: June 6, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR 42-300
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR 42-300](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-aeritalia-atr-42-300) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PW120
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Towershaft
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: X, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA051129009

## Discrepancy

THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT DURING CLIMB.  AN EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED AND THE FLIGHT DIVERTED.  SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED A FRACTURED TOWERSHAFT.  P&WC WILL INVESTIGATE THE INCIDENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED.

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