SDR SWHA96003

Service difficulty report · Compressor Seal · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
June 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N718C
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial
AC572
Engine
Garrtt TPE33111U
Part
Compressor Seal
Part number
31070511
Condition
Coked
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Part time
2,846 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTED ON SCHEDULED FLIGHT 432, FROM CRP TO AUS, APPROXIMATELY 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO LANDING 'EXHAUST FUMES IN CABIN AND COCKPIT, COMPLAINTS FROM CREW AND PAX'. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE NR 2 ENGINE COMPRESSOR SEAL TO BE LEAKING. THE COMPRESSOR SEAL WAS REMOVED AND REPLACED. OPERATIONAL CHECKS WERE SATISFACTORY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE. (M)