SDR CA150113027

Service difficulty report · Engine · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date: December 16, 2014
Submitted: March 12, 2015
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Bombdr DHC8400
Engine: Pwc PW150A
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Fire
Location: Nr 1
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: A, J
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) DURING THE CLIMB AND JUST PRIOR TO THE LEVEL OFF, THE LOW OIL PRESSURE WARNING ANNUNCIATION. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS CREW SHUT DOWN ENGINE #1. SHORTLY AFTERWARDS INDICATIONS WERE RECEIVED OF A FIRE IN ENGINE NR 1 WHICH FAILED TO EXTINGUISH. AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY DIVERTED. AFTER LANDING THE AIRPORT FIRE SERVICE REPORTED ENGINE NR 1 WAS STILL ON FIRE.