Investigation number
199401015
Occurrence date
State
New South Wales
Report release date
Report status
Final
Investigation type
Occurrence Investigation
Investigation status
Completed
Aviation occurrence category
Abnormal engine indications
Occurrence class
Incident
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.
Aircraft Details
Manufacturer
British Aerospace PLC
Model
BAe 146-300
Registration
VH-EWM
Sector
Jet
Departure point
Sydney NSW
Destination
Hobart TAS
Damage
Nil