SDR CA120903007

Service difficulty report · Engine · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date: August 29, 2012
Submitted: September 14, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8400
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Leaking
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K, B
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

(CAN) THE CREW REPORTED MOMENTARY OIL SMOKE IN THE CABIN OCCURRED DURING DECENT. THIS RESULTED IN THE ACTIVATION OF THE LAVATORY SMOKE DETECTOR. THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION REVEALED AN OIL LEAK ON THE P2.2 DUCT. A SUBSEQUENT GROUND RUN SHOWED LARGE AMOUNT OF OIL LEAKING IN THE ENGINE NACELLE. ENGINE REPLACEMENT IS IN PROGRESS.