SDR PCAA9700673

Service difficulty report · Engine · Dhav DHC8102

Difficulty date: December 28, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N818EX
Make and model: Dhav DHC8102
Aircraft serial: 235
Engine: Pwa PW120A
System (JASC): 7200 · Engine (Turbine/Turboprop)
Part: Engine
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 1
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

ISP - DURING CLIMB-OUT FROM ISP, TEH NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED TO APPROXIMATELY 40 PSI THEN RETURNED TO 60 PSI, ASSOCIATED WITH THE NR 1 ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT. A/C RETURNED TO FIELD. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED IAW PWC MANUAL AND FOUND NO DEFECTS. THE ENGINE WAS SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED DUE TO HISTORY OF OIL PRESSURE PROBLEMS. A/C RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)