Service difficulty report · Chip Detector · Swrngn SA226T

Difficulty date
October 20, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Swrngn SA226T
Engine
Pwa PT6A28
Part
Chip Detector
Part number
3027254
Condition
Failed
Location
Nose Case
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
B, K
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

(CAN)SMOKE IN AIRCRAFT CABIN. REDUCTION OF OIL PRESSURE AND TORQUE RESULTING IN SHUT DOWN OF ENGINE. FOUND CHIP DETECTOR BROKEN AND THREADS STILL IN ENGINE NOSE CASE.