SDR CA980706011

Service difficulty report · Gas Generator · Beech 1900C

Difficulty date: June 19, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Beech 1900C
Engine: Pwa PT6A65B
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Gas Generator
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation: DE
Nature of condition: Y
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 DESCENT, THE NR 1 ENGINE SPOOLED DOWN, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION, FOUND THE GAS GENERATOR MODULE SEIZED AND WOULD NOT ROTATE. THE ENGINE WAS REPLACED. AFTER TEARDOWN, ADDITIONAL DETAILED INFORMATION WILL BE SUBMITTED.

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