Summary
The number 1 engine was shut due to an indication of increasing vibration. The aircraft diverted to Melbourne where investigation disclosed that the increasing vibration reading was caused by a chafed wiring harness. The harness had chafed due to a poorly positioned support clip allowing contact between the harness and the fan case.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199401015 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 15/04/1994 |
| Location | 65 km north of Mallacoota |
| State | New South Wales |
| Report release date | 30/08/1994 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Abnormal engine indications, Diversion/return |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | British Aerospace |
|---|---|
| Model | BAe 146-300 |
| Registration | VH-EWM |
| Sector | Jet |
| Operation type | Air Transport High Capacity |
| Departure point | Sydney NSW |
| Destination | Hobart TAS |
| Damage | Nil |