912ULS Crankcase Crack
in General Tech Discussion
13 years ago
Hi,
We have just experianced the dreaded crankcase failure on our Tecnam Bravo 2005 year model.
Engine hours 857. The first indication was drops of oil on the hanger floor. After 2 hours flying it became a major leak and a crack became evident as per the photo.Pilots should be aware that if the leak becomes major crankcase pressure can fall followed by crankcase oil failing to return to the tank and eventual oil stavation. We have fitted a brand new engine as repair became uneconomical.
My home country is New Zealand
Dave Jennings
We have just experianced the dreaded crankcase failure on our Tecnam Bravo 2005 year model.
Engine hours 857. The first indication was drops of oil on the hanger floor. After 2 hours flying it became a major leak and a crack became evident as per the photo.Pilots should be aware that if the leak becomes major crankcase pressure can fall followed by crankcase oil failing to return to the tank and eventual oil stavation. We have fitted a brand new engine as repair became uneconomical.
My home country is New Zealand
Dave Jennings
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