KATHMANDU, March 31: A turboprop aircraft operated by Shree Airlines has encountered a recurring issue, despite being 12 years into service. The problem involves the loosening up of the aircraft's bearings, an issue previously identified.
The Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal (CAAN) has reached out to the Canadian manufacturer, Bombardier, to report the defect, noting that this isn't the first instance of such a problem with their turboprops. "The same bearing issue observed in Shree Airlines' turboprop, which was also identified in an aircraft in Australia previously," a CAAN employee mentioned. Consequently, CAAN has communicated with Bombardier to address this recurring issue.
Technical issue grounds Shree Airlines flight in Dhangadhi
The aircraft, bearing the call sign 9N-ANC, was temporarily grounded due to technical difficulties identified after a flight from Kathmandu to Dhangadhi on the evening of March 18. Following this incident, CAAN directed Shree Airlines to conduct thorough inspections of its fleet.
In compliance with CAAN's directive, Shree Airlines has undertaken comprehensive checks and maintenance on all its aircraft. CAAN's findings from an initial examination of the troubled aircraft prompted them to inform Bombardier two days later. The Bombardier Q-400 turboprop, favored for domestic routes, is considered best for its performance, raising concerns over the recurrence of such technical problems.
