# SDR CA060731013

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 12, 2006
- Submitted: August 2, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 1900C
- Registry model: [Beech 1900C](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-1900c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A65B
- System (JASC): [7230 · Turbine Engine Compressor Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7230)
- Part: Compressor
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B, X, J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA060731013

## Discrepancy

(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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