SDR CA130729005

Service difficulty report · Oil System · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date: July 15, 2013
Submitted: September 14, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8400
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 7931 · Engine Oil Pressure
Part: Oil System
Condition: Low Pressure
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: DE
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: J, 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) DURING DESCENT, THE OIL PRESSURE WAS SEEN DROPPING BUT REMAINING IN THE GREEN BAND. SHORTLY AFTER, SMOKE ENTERED THE COCKPIT AND CABIN. THE ACFT LANDED SAFELY WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING. IT WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE ACFT TAXIED TO THE GATE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND METALLIC DEBRIS IN THE EXHAUST. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND WILL BE SENT FOR INVESTIGATION AND REPAIR.