Service difficulty report · Housing

Difficulty date
June 27, 2011
Submitted
September 9, 2011
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT642A
Part
Housing
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rgb
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

EIR PT6A 2011-072, O/H SHOP WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM THE OPERATORS REPORT OF EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE. THE EXHAUST DUCT HAD SHINY OIL WETNESS DURING RECEIVING INSPECTION. THE RGB REAR HSG WAS HEAVILY CORRODED AND HAD 2 THROUGH GOING HOLES ON THE OUTER CONICAL SECTION. THE EXTERNAL OIL SCAVENGE PUMPS WERE ACCESSED AND FOUND TO BE IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. THE ENGINE WAS RECEIVED AT O/H SHOP. THE POWER SECTION WAS DISASSEMBLED AS REQUIRED TO ACCESS AND REMOVE THE RGB REAR HSG. THE GAS GENERATOR SECTION WAS DISASSEMBLED AS REQUIRED TO ACCESS AND REMOVE THE EXTERNAL SCAVENGE PUMPS. THE ENGINE WILL BE RE-BUILT AND TESTED FOR LEAKS AND VIBRATIONS PRIOR TO RETURN TO SERVICE.