EXCESSIVE SMOKE COMING FROM ENGINE AT IDLE. FOUND HEAVY COKING ON THE OIL STRUT AND POOR DRAIN BACK FROM 6/7 BEARINGS. ENGINE WAS INSTALLED 53.9 HRS PRIOR TO EVENT. ENGINE REQUESTED TO BE REMOVED AND RETURNED TO KEYSTONE FOR EVALUATION.
| Incident date | January 14, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Airline | EVCA |
| Aircraft | BELL 407 |
| Registration | N512MT |
| Affected area | Engine |
| Event type | Smoke |
| Verification | Official |
Sources
- FAA SDR: EVCA smoke report on 2025-01-14 (external.apic4e.faa.gov)
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