Service difficulty report · Compressor · Beech 1900C

Difficulty date
July 12, 2006
Submitted
August 2, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech 1900C
Engine
Pwa PT6A65B
Part
Compressor
Condition
Seized
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B, X, J
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 FLIGHT AN OIL SMELL WAS REPORTED IN THE COCKPIT. THE ENGINE SUBSEQUENTLY SURGED ACCOMPANIED BY A LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING AND WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED OIL LEAKAGE AND A PARTIALLY SEIZED HIGH PRESSURE COMPRESSOR. MFG WILL INVESTIGATE THE EVENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED. (TC NR 20060731013)

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