# SDR CA080917016

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 8, 2008
- Submitted: November 3, 2008
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech 400A
- Registry model: [Beech 400A](https://openairdocs.org/model/hawker-beechcraft-400a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa JT15D5
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- 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/CA080917016

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A RE-POSITIONING FLIGHT, THE PILOT NOTED LOW AND FLUCTUATING OIL PRESSURE.  THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND SECURED AND A SINGLE ENGINE LANDING WAS PERFORMED.  GROUND INSPECTION FOUND CONTAMINATION IN THE OIL FILTER AND FILTER BOWL.  THE ENGINE WILL BE REMOVED AND FORWARDED FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR.  P&WC WILL CONTINUE INVESTIGATING THE EVENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE ESTABLISHED.

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