SDR CA971118010

Service difficulty report · Engine

Difficulty date: October 27, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Pwa PT6A65B
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: A, 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) ON APPROACH WHEN POWER WAS BEING REDUCED, A LOUD BANG WAS HEARD AND A FLASH OF LIGHT WAS SEEN FROM THE NR 2 ENGINE. ALL ENGINE INDICATIONS WERE READING "0". ENGINE WAS SECURED AND THE AIRCRAFT LANDED. PO-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE ACCESSORY GEARBOX AND THE REDUCTION GEARBOX SEIZED. DEBRIS OF UNKNOWN ORIGIN WAS FOUND IN THE POWER TURBINE AND THE EXHAUST AREA.