SDR CA140826011

Service difficulty report · Engine · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date: August 13, 2014
Submitted: March 12, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8400
Aircraft time: 9,265 hours
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Unknown
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: B
Precautionary procedure: F, A

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

What was found

(CAN) THE CUSTOMER WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING, AFTER REPORTS OF CARGO SMOKE WARNING LIGHT IN FLIGHT DECK. NOT CABIN CONTAMINATION, THE CREW DISCHARGED THE EMERGENCY BOTTLES IN THE CARGO BAY AND LANDED. THE PRELIMINARY ON GROUND TROUBLESHOOTING REVEALED PRESENCE OF ENGINE OIL IN THE P2.7 BLEED DUCTING AND ENGINE OIL LEVEL WAS FOUND LOW BELOW DIP STICK LEVEL. TROUBLESHOOTING ON-GOING.