Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP); Flight Crew Instrument; Flight Crew Multiengine
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 15; Flight Crew Total 2300; Flight Crew Type 300
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition; Flight Crew Inflight Shutdown; Flight Crew Returned To Departure Airport
Aircraft
I was performing a test flight of the aircraft for purposes of testing the pressurization system. I had filed an IFR flight plan for the initial purpose of going up to 25;000 feet. Upon reaching 12;000 feet I had determined the system was functioning well and I cancelled IFR to return. I was handed over to the Tower who gave me a 180 heading and told me to report a 4 mile base to final. I reported the 4 mile final and on final approach at approximately the 2 mile point I noticed that the right engine oil pressure was at '0'. I proceeded to shut the right engine down at which point there was a loud noise from the right engine. The right engine was secured and I landed single engine without further issues. After considering the situation; safe and on the ground I think that if there was more time I could have declared an emergency. However there was good altitude and speed for the single engine landing.
C340 pilot experiences an engine failure on short final indicated by zero oil pressure. The engine is shut down and a single engine landing ensues.