Service difficulty report · Supercharger · Braero HS7482B

Difficulty date
July 6, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Braero HS7482B
Engine
Rroyce DART5342
Part
Supercharger
Part number
139312
Condition
Failed
Location
#1 Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
A, B, I

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

What was found

(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE SMOKE ENTERED THE CABIN THROUGH THE HEATING DUCTS. THE AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY DESCENT AND LANDING. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE #1 ENGINE HARD TO ROTATE PRODUCING A GRINDING SOUND. THE #1 SUPERCHARGER WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT R4TURNED TO SERVICE.