Service difficulty report · Pressure Switch · Dhav DHC6300

Difficulty date
July 15, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC6300
Engine
Pwa PT6A27
Propeller
Hartzl HCB3TN3
Part
Pressure Switch
Part number
8190026
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING PREFLIGHT RUN UP THE CREW COULD NOT ARM THE AUTOFEATHER CIRCUIT. THE SYSTEM WAS TURNED OFF. THE PRESSURE SWITCH ON THE RIGHT HAND ENGINE HAD FAILED.