Service difficulty report · Engine · Grumav TBM3EAIRTRD

Difficulty date
May 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Grumav TBM3EAIRTRD
Engine
Wright R260020
Propeller
Hamstd 23E50
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine Bay
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING A FERRY FLIGHT AT 2,000 FEET, THE ENGINE FAILED. A FORCED LANDING WAS CARRIED OUT WITH EXTENSIVE DAMAGE TO THE AIRCRAFT. THE ENGINE WILL BE DISASSEMBLED TO DETERMINE THE CAUSE OF THE ENGINE FAILURE. FURTHER REPORT TO FOLLOW.