Incident at CHURCHILL MB (CYYQ)
Summary
1996-08-02: The crew of N187US started up the no. 2 engine when a fire ignited because of unburnt fuel in the tail pipe which caused flames to shoot rearward some 8 feet. Maintenance suspect igniter problems. The starting was discontinued. The aircraft is still on the ground in Churchill. UPDATE: Maintenance personel in Calgary traced the engine problem to a fault with the flow divider, which was replaced. The flap problem was traced to a flap control torque limiter which was causing the flaps to lock up. All four flap torque limiters were replaced. The old -9 torque limiters were replaced as per a BAE service letter with an upgraded - 11 torque limiter. The operator has experienced similiar problems with the old -9 torque limiters and will be informing the Civil Aviation Authroirities in Dublin, Ireland.
Details
| CADORS Number | 1996C0248 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Reported By | |
| Occurred At | 1996-07-07 - 16:07 |
| Day or Night? | Day-time |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Aerodrome ID | CYYQ |
| Aerodrome Name | CHURCHILL MB (CYYQ) |
| Geographic Location | Manitoba, Canada, North America, Prairie and Northern Region, CHURCHILL, MANITOBA |
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| Reported By | |
| Categories | Other |
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Aircraft Details (1 aircraft)
| Type | Aeroplane
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|---|---|
| Canadian Registration | |
| Foreign Registration | |
| Country of Registration | the United States of America |
| Occurrence Type | Incident |
| Owner | |
| Operator | CITY JET Commercial |
| Make |
BRITISH AEROSPACE |
| Model | BAE 146 200A |
| Year Built | |
| Engine Type | Turbo fan |
| Engine Make | |
| Engine Model | |
| Gear Type | Land |
| Private | No |
| Amateur Built | No |
| Flight Number | N187US |
| Flight Rule | |
| CARS Subpart | |
| Phase of Flight | Parked |
| Damage | No Damage |
| Fatalities | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 |
| Events | Fire/smoke (warning) |