FAIRCHILD SA-227-AT

Full Narrative

During a post-flight inspection of a Fairchild SA227-AT, Registration Number VH-UZI, powered by two TPE331-11U-611G Honeywell Turbine engines, evidence of a fuel leak was detected on the left-hand engine. Further investigation revealed a fire on the left-hand engine.

The Australian Transport Safety Bureau is investigating the incident. As the state of manufacture of the airplane and engines, the NTSB has designated a U.S. Accredited Representative under the provisions of Annex 13 to the Convention on Civil Aviation to assist the ATSB in their investigation.

All inquiries concerning this accident should be directed to the ATSB at:

Australian Transport Safety Bureau (ATSB)

P.O. Box 967, Civic Square

Canberra A.C.T. 2608

Australia

Tel.: (61) 2 6257-4150 (24/7 Notifications)

(61) 2 6274-6464 (International liaison)

E-mail: [email protected] (Notifications)

[email protected] (International liaison)

Fax: (61) 2 6274-6434 (Notifications)

(61) 2 6274-6474 (International liaison)

Website: http://www.atsb.gov.au