 |
37000 Feet | Browse and search NASA's Aviation Safety Reporting System |
|
Dhc-100 flight crew reports a rejected takeoff when the autofeather armed light extinguishes during the takeoff roll.
| Attributes | |
| ACN | 1118498 |
| Time | |
| Date | 201309 |
| Local Time Of Day | 1201-1800 |
| Place | |
| Locale Reference | ZZZ.Airport |
| State Reference | US |
| Environment | |
| Flight Conditions | VMC |
| Light | Daylight |
| Aircraft 1 | |
| Make Model Name | Dash 8-100 |
| Flight Phase | Other Rejected Takeoff |
| Component | |
| Aircraft Component | Propeller Autofeather System |
| Person 1 | |
| Function | First Officer Pilot Not Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Person 2 | |
| Function | Captain Pilot Flying |
| Qualification | Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP) |
| Events | |
| Anomaly | Aircraft Equipment Problem Less Severe |
Narrative:
While on the takeoff roll; the autofeather system failed to remain armed and as a result I had to call 'reject; reject' and we then rejected the takeoff. The captain then taxied clear of the runway; I made calls to ATC; the passengers; the flight attendant; operations and finally dispatch. We then proceeded back to the gate and swapped aircraft. While on the takeoff roll everything checked out fine. Then I noticed the auto-feather 'armed' light extinguish and called for a reject.I can think of two possible reasons why: first of all; this aircraft has a history of issues with the autofeather system. Second; maintenance had worked on the autofeather system the day prior which indicates there may have been improper maintenance.
Original NASA ASRS Text
Title: DHC-100 flight crew reports a rejected takeoff when the Autofeather armed light extinguishes during the takeoff roll.
Narrative: While on the takeoff roll; the Autofeather System failed to remain armed and as a result I had to call 'Reject; Reject' and we then rejected the takeoff. The Captain then taxied clear of the runway; I made calls to ATC; the passengers; the Flight Attendant; Operations and finally Dispatch. We then proceeded back to the gate and swapped aircraft. While on the takeoff roll everything checked out fine. Then I noticed the auto-feather 'ARMED' light extinguish and called for a reject.I can think of two possible reasons why: First of all; this aircraft has a history of issues with the autofeather system. Second; Maintenance had worked on the Autofeather System the day prior which indicates there may have been improper maintenance.
Data retrieved from NASA's ASRS site as of July 2013 and automatically converted to unabbreviated mixed upper/lowercase text. This report is for informational purposes with no guarantee of accuracy. See NASA's ASRS site for official report.