Service difficulty report · Switch · Aerosp ATR72

Difficulty date
June 18, 2006
Submitted
October 3, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Aerosp ATR72
Engine
Pwa PW124B
Part
Switch
Part number
311221801
Condition
Failed
Location
P2 Air
Stage of operation
AP
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING APPROACH, SMOKE WAS REPORTED IN THE CABIN AIR AND ENGINE CABIN BLEED WAS SELECTED OFF. SUBSEQUENT INSPECTION REVEALED DAMAGED P2.5 AIR SWITCHING VALVE COMPONENTS ON BOTH ENGINES (124335 AND 124297). (TC NR 20060905015)