Service difficulty report · Case · Bombdr DHC8400

Difficulty date
January 29, 2015
Submitted
March 12, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr DHC8400
Engine
Pwc PW150A
Part
Case
Condition
Leaking
Location
Engine Oil
Part time
112 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
B
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

(CAN) HIGH OIL CONSUMPTION NOTED ON NR 1 ENGINE ONLY. DURING BORESCOPE FOUND TRACES OF OIL LEAK AT TURBINE SUPPORT CASE BY THE 6 AND 6.5 BEARING OIL SCAVENGE TRANSFER TUBE AREA. NR 1 ENGINE REPLACED, OPERATIONAL CHECKS AND LEAK CHECK CARRIED OUT. CHECKED SERVICEABLE.