Service difficulty report · Rear Section · Dhav DHC3

Difficulty date
January 22, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Dhav DHC3
Engine
Pwa R1340*
Part
Rear Section
Condition
Making Metal
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN)EXCESSIVE CONCENTRATION OF ALUMINUM FLAKES AND METAL SHAVING IN THE OIL SCREEN. NO METAL CONTAMINATION FOUND IN OTHER SECTIONS OF THE ENGINE, ACCESSORIES OR ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS. ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION. REPORT TO FOLLOW.