Service difficulty report · Oil System · Cessna 560XL

Difficulty date
January 15, 2016
Submitted
April 22, 2016
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 560XL
Engine
Pwa PW545A
Part
Oil System
Condition
Erratic
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
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 CRUISE THE LT OIL PRESSURE GAUGE STARTED ACTING ERRATICALLY AND SPIKING UP TO THE RED LINE BEFORE FALLING ALTOGETHER. THE CREW RAN THE APPROPRIATE CHECKLIST AND DECIDED TO MAKE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING.

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