Summary
The aircraft had started descent into Darwin when the right engine ITT and torque exceeded their maximum limits. The right power lever was then moved to flight idle but had no effect on the ITT and torque. A precautionary engine shut down was then completed. The flight continued uneventfully, and a landing made at Darwin.
The drive from the fuel pump to the fuel control unit failed.
Occurrence summary
| Investigation number | 199601454 |
|---|---|
| Occurrence date | 24/04/1996 |
| Location | Darwin Aerodrome |
| State | Northern Territory |
| Report release date | 27/05/1996 |
| Report status | Final |
| Investigation type | Occurrence Investigation |
| Investigation status | Completed |
| Mode of transport | Aviation |
| Aviation occurrence category | Abnormal engine indications |
| Occurrence class | Incident |
Aircraft details
| Manufacturer | Embraer-Empresa Brasileira De Aeronautica |
|---|---|
| Model | EMB-110P1 |
| Registration | VH-KHA |
| Sector | Turboprop |
| Operation type | Air Transport Low Capacity |
| Departure point | Jabiru NT |
| Destination | Darwin NT |
| Damage | Minor |