# SDR CA961218008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 6, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech A100
- Registry model: [Beech A100](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a100) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A34
- System (JASC): [7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7200)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Failed
- Location: #1 Position
- Part time: 11,440 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: B, E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA961218008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT LOUD BANGS WERE HEARD FROM THE #1 ENGINE WITH FLAMES COMING FROM THE EXHAUST STACKS. AN ENGINE FIRE DRILL WAS CARRIED OUT AND THE ENGINE SHUTDOWN. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO BASE WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION. REPORT TO FOLLOW.

---
OpenAirDocs.org is an independent research project of [Contrail Labs](https://contraillabs.com/). It is not affiliated with the FAA or the NTSB. Source documents are U.S. government works in the public domain.