REACH Air Medical Services - Non-injury incident

Date: 21 NOV 06 1030 local PST

Program: REACH Air Medical Services
	451 Aviation Blvd
	Suite 201
	Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Type: A109C
Tail #: N53RX

Weather: Clear. Not a factor

Team: No injuries reported. No patient. 

Description: 
	During a routine pilot training flight near Sonoma County Airport,
	while climbing out at 2000 feet, both pilots noticed an instrument
	panel caution light indicating low oil pressure on the number two
	engine.  The respective engine oil pressure gauge was cross checked
	for secondary indications, and it was confirmed that oil pressure was
	below the minimum level for continued operation.  The pilots also
	noted a tertiary indication of fluctuating torque on the number two
	engine. After confirming the required emergency procedure, the number
	two engine was shut down.  The helicopter was flown back a short
	distance to Sonoma County airport and landed uneventfully.  Post
	flight maintenance inspection revealed leaking oil from the number 6
	& 7 bearing location, and the engine was removed from service. 
	Further investigation of the actual cause of the seal failure is
	under investigation at a contracted engine service center.

Source: Paul A. Langlois, Director of Aviation Ops

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