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 |
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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 |
TSB Occurrence Number | |
TSB Class of Investigation | |
AOR Number | |
Reported By | |
Categories | Other |
Events |
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 |
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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) |