Service difficulty report · Compressor Wheel

Difficulty date
June 12, 2019
Submitted
August 17, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A42
Part
Compressor Wheel
Part number
305392101
Condition
Distressed
Location
Engine
Part time
4,829 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) KEEWATIN AIR LP, ENGINE WAS SENT TO STANDARDAERO WITH THE OPERATOR REPORTING COMPRESSOR ROTOR DISTRESS. THE OPERATOR ALSO ELECTED TO OVERHAUL THE ENGINE DURING THIS SHOP VISIT. THIS REPORT IS ISSUED TO DISCUSS THE INVESTIGATION FINDINGS RELATING TO THE REPORTED COMPRESSOR ROTOR DISTRESS. SEE ATTACHED REPORT EIR PT6A 2019-093(-) (TC# 20190613006)