Created Monday, Dec 16th 2024 19:32Z, last updated Monday, Dec 16th 2024 19:32Z
A Westjet Encore de Havilland Dash 8-400, registration C-FENU performing flight WR-3185 from Vancouver,BC to Victoria,BC (Canada) with 82 people on board, was in the initial climb out of Vancouver's runway 08R when the crew noticed the right hand propeller was slower and with a higher torque than normal. The Propeller Electronic Control (PEC) caution activated. The crew declared PAN PAN, worked the related checklist, shut the engine down and returned to Vancouver for a safe landing on runway 08R about 30 minutes after departure.
The Canadian TSB reported maintenance found the right hand engine's alternating current generator had failed, the engine and generator are being replaced.
The aircraft is still on the ground in Vancouver 17 days after the occurrence.
