Service difficulty report · Engine · Doug DC3CS1C3G

Difficulty date
May 19, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Doug DC3CS1C3G
Engine
Pwa R183092
Part
Engine
Condition
Making Metal
Location
#2 Engine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

(CAN) PRECAUTIONARY ENGINE SHUTDOWN DUE TO HIGH CYLINDER HEAD TEMPERATURE AND LOW OIL PRESSURE. INSPECTION FOUND EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF METAL IN THE OIL SCREENS. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO R&O FOR REPAIR. FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW.

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