SDR CA080402014

Service difficulty report · Engine · Aerosp ATR72

Difficulty date: March 21, 2008
Submitted: May 2, 2008
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Aerosp ATR72
Engine: Pwa PW127
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Power Loss
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: R
Precautionary procedure: E, A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB, ENGINE POWER WAS LOST ACCOMPANIED BY A LOUD NOISE. THE ENGINE WAS SECURED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE. INITIAL INVESTIGATION REVEALED SEVERE ENGINE DAMAGE INCLUDING FRACTURE OF THE 2ND STAGE POWER TURBINE BLADES. P&WC WILL CONTINUE INVESTIGATING THE EVENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED. (TC NR 20080402014)