NTSB
Aviation Accident Report AAR-04-03
In-Flight
Engine Failure and Subsequent Ditching Air
Sunshine, Inc., Flight 527 Cessna
402C, N314AB
About 7.35 Nautical
Miles West-Northwest of Treasure Cay Airport, Great Abaco Island, Bahamas
(July
13, 2003)
1.
Development
of a Guide to Reciprocating Engine Accident Investigation
2.
An
in-depth analysis of a case study
3.
Comprehensive
review of an accident related to reciprocating engines
4.
Review
and discussion of an NTSB accident report
5.
Choose
a different specific topic that is related to reciprocating engine accident
investigation such as component failure analysis, component life cycle
analysis, internal engine failures, component failures, bearing failures,
spectrometric oil analysis programs, propeller systems, and so forth.
6.
Any
other specific topic related to reciprocating engine accident
investigation
This project paper must contain an element of research and should be of
sufficient depth and scope to show a professional understanding of the topic.
· Focus on causes, findings, and
recommendations that relate directly to engine systems, operations, components,
material defects, or malfunctions.
· Demonstrate an understanding of the
investigative techniques and procedures presented in this course.
· Show evidence and logic to support your statements and conclusions.
· Give citations for your sources.
· Conclude with a comprehensive summary
that ties the entire project together and links the project to the course goals
and outcomes.
If you do a paper, make it 5 to 7 pages of narrative, from introduction
to conclusion, with the title page, abstract, and references. (The title page,
abstract, graphics, charts, tables, and the list of references are considered
separately, and not part of this page count. This suggestion of 5-7 pages,
assumes double-spaced, Times New Roman typeface with a size 12-point font.)
Do your research. Use facts, evidence, and
information. Avoid unsubstantiated claims. Cite your sources. Approach
your project as if you are a professional who must complete a responsible
report that will show critical thinking about accident investigation and that
will inform others about how to prevent future accidents.
____content in the narrative text of the paper is 5 – 7
pages long
____additional page(s) are added for the reference list
____running head with your name, abbreviated title, and page
numbers
____citations and references–refer to the APA Formatting
Requirements
____pages are double spaced with 1” margins
____pages use 12-pt Arial font size
____content expresses your thoughts in your own words and
includes citations of references used for particular information
____paper shows the use of valid and reliable resources to
support ideas and conclusions
____content analyzes the accident and investigative
techniques; it shows critical thinking about the accident investigation
____content compares the accident investigative techniques
actually used to those covered in this course
____content includes conclusion, expressed in your own
thoughts, on how the investigative procedures were conducted, what was done
well, and what could have been done better
____conclusion also expresses 20/20 hindsight using
knowledge learned in this course
____quoted material is shown clearly as from another source
by quotes or indentation with citation of the source
*Advisory Circular AC65-9A
*Advisory Circular AC65-12A
*Advisory Circular AC65-15A
*Advisory Circular AC43.13 – 1B/2A
*Federal Aviation Regulation Part 43
*Crane, D. (1996). Aviation Maintenance Technology Series: Powerplant. New Castle, WA:Aviation Supplies and Academics.
*Delp, F. (n.d.). Aviation Maintenance Technology Series: Aircraft Propellers and Controls. Casper,WY: IAP.
*Glencoe Aviation Technology Series: Aircraft Gas Turbine Engine Technology. Treager.
*Irwin, E. (1996). New York, NY: Glencoe/McGraw-Hill.
NOTE: Go to the FAA website, and look under the Regulations and Guidelines Section, and click on
Advisory Circulars (ACs). Then type in the Advisory Circular in the search box. Another source that may
be useful is the FAA SPANS site.
*GE investigates cause of AA 767 uncontained failure
*NTSB Investigation Guides and Procedures and Major Investigation Manual – Appendices
*Lycoming, Oil Analysis and Why Oil Analysis is Important
*Get Up to Speed on Jet Engines (GE)
*Take a Journey through a Jet Engine (Rolls Royce)
*GE90-115B Jet Engine
*GE90-115B Gas Turbine Jet Engine Testing and Evaluation
*Aircraft Maintenance: Rajay Turbocharger and Turbine Wheel
*Constant Speed Propeller System
*Variable Pitch Propellers, Hartzell History
*NTSB Flight Data Recorders Handbook
*Pratt-Whitney (news and information)
*GE Investigates Cause of American Airlines Boeing 767-200 Uncontained CF6-80A Engine Failure that Led to Aircraft Fire by Guy Norris in Los Angeles
* Accident Report: NYC01FA122
*Innovation Analysis Group: Chinese Aircraft Maintenance
*Piston Deposits as Precursors of Pre-ignition in Continental and Lycoming Aircraft Engines
