Service difficulty report · Line · Mtsbsi MU2B35

Difficulty date
May 12, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B35
Engine
Garrtt TPE3316
Part
Line
Part number
035A470105
Condition
Cracked
Location
Oil System
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
K
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 SHORT FINAL, WHILE DOING PRE-LANDING CHECK, THE CREW NOTICED OIL ON THE RIGHT ENGINE COWL. NORMAL LANDING CARRIED OUT. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A CRACKED FLARE ON THE OIL SCAVENGE TUBE AT THE VERNATHERM VALVE.