# SDR CA080917015

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 5, 2008
- Submitted: November 3, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Aerosp ATR-42
- Registry model: [Aerosp ATR-42](https://openairdocs.org/model/aerospatiale-atr-atr-42) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PW121
- System (JASC): [7250 · Turbine Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7250)
- Part: Turbine Blades
- Condition: Distressed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA080917015

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING CRUISE, THE PILOT OBSERVED AN ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROP TO THE RED ZONE.  HE ELECTED TO SHUTDOWN AND SECURE THE ENGINE BEFORE MAKING A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING AT DESTINATION.  GROUND INSPECTION FOUND LOW PRESSURE TURBINE BLADE DISTRESS.

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