Service difficulty report · Clip

Difficulty date
June 19, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Allsn 501D13D
Part
Clip
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

(CAN) POSSIBLE RUPTURE AND LOSS IN-FLIGHT OF ATTACHING BAND/CLIP ON THE EXHAUST PIPE OF NR 1 ENGINE CAUSING A FIRE ALARM IN THE EXHAUST PIPE ZONE. EMERGENCY PROCEDURES CARRIED OUT, ENGINE STOPPED AND PROPELLER FEATHERED. PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE.