Service difficulty report · Sensor · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
April 3, 2009
Submitted
May 13, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Part
Sensor
Part number
312244801
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Oil Pressure
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

CREW REPORT VIA ACARS THAT THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 77 TO 105 PSID, THEN INCREASED TO 178 PSI. THE OIL TEMP WAS INCREASING RAPIDLY. CREW ELECT TO SHUT DOWN ENGINE. MAIN OIL PRESSURE SENSOR REPLACED, AIRCRAFT RETURN TO SERVICE.