Service difficulty report · Engine · Beech 1900C

Difficulty date
December 2, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Beech 1900C
Engine
Pwa PT6A65B
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr Engine
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
B, E
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING CLIMB-OUT, SPARKS BEGAN TO ISSUE FROM EXHAUST PIPES AND HEAVY VIBRATIONS WERE FELT FROM THE NR 1 ENGINE. THE ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO ITS POINT OF DEPARTURE. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND THE INLET SCREEN PUNCTURED FROM INSIDE OUT AND PIECES OF METAL IN THE COWLING. THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.

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