SDR CA970310001

Service difficulty report · Engine

Difficulty date: February 25, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Pwa PT6A50
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Failed
Location: #4 Position
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: X
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

(CAN) ON DESCENT THE POWER LEVERS WERE CLOSED TO INCREASE DESCENT AND THE FIRST OFFICER NOTICED THE #4 ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE CAUTION LIGHT CAME ON. THE AUXILIARY FUEL PUMP WAS SELECTED ON. DURING FINAL TURN AT 1,500 FEET THE #4 ENGINE TORQUE WAS VERY LOW AND THE ENGINE FAILED. THE AIRCRAFT COMPLETED A SUCCESSFUL 3 ENGINE LANDING. THERE IS NO FURTHER REPORT.