SDR CA970505028

Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC932

Difficulty date: April 21, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Doug DC932
Engine: Pwa JT8D7A
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: High Vibration
Location: #2 Engine
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: E, 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) #2 ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN IN FLIGHT DUE TO HIGH VIBRATIONS AND LOW OIL PRESSURE, #2 ENGINE OIL LIGHT ILLUMINATED. VIBRATION WAS EVIDENT AFTER ENGINE WAS THROTTLED BACK. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND METAL IN THE TAIL PIPE. #2 ENGINE REPLACED, FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW.

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