# SDR CA060704018

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 27, 2006
- Submitted: August 2, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 208
- Registry model: [Cessna 208](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-208) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A114
- System (JASC): [7261 · Turbine Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7261)
- Part: Adapter
- Part number: 3007389
- Condition: Fractured
- Location: Oil Sys
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R, J
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060704018

## Discrepancy

(CAN) AT TOP OF CLIMB, ENGINE TORQUE WAS SEEN TO FLUCTUATE FOLLOWED BY AN ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING.  THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN IN FLIGHT AND A DEAD-STICK LANDING ACCOMPLISHED.  SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED EXTERNAL OIL LEAKAGE ASSOCIATED WITH A FRACTURED REDUCTION GEARBOX PRESSURE OIL ADAPTER.  P&WC WILL INVESTIGATE THE EVENT AND WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED. (TC# 20060704018)

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