# SDR SLIA951

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 25, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N356SA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N356SA), registered now
- Make and model: Cvac 440
- Aircraft serial: 432
- Engine: Pwa CB16
- System (JASC): [8510 · Reciprocating Engine Front Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8510)
- Part: Pinion Gear
- Part number: 222490
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 2 Engine
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SLIA951

## Discrepancy

BMEP DROPPED TO ZERO, OIL QUANTITY DECLINING.  ENGINE SHUTDOWN/FEATHERED.  INVESTIGATION REVEALED AND INTERNAL FAILURE OF THE ENGINE NOSE CASE, (REDUCTION GEARING) WHICH RESULTED IN FAILURE OF SCAVENGE PUMP, AND BMEP PUMP.  (M)

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