Regional Jet 200 ER/LR (CRJ200)
Flight Crew Air Transport Pilot (ATP)
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical
Flight Crew Diverted; General Maintenance Action
Aircraft
We were in the climb when the red left oil CAS warning went on but the oil pressure gage still indicated over 30 PSI. In compliance with the QRH we continued climbing. However the oil pressure started to fluctuate above and below 30 PSI but not below 25 PSI. At that point we contacted Maintenance Control and asked them to advise Dispatch we were diverting to a nearby regular airport.We did the appropriate checklists; informed the Flight Attendant and diverted. I made the appropriate logbook entry and advised Operations of our divert.
A CRJ-200 flight crew diverted to a nearby airport when the left engine oil pressure began fluctuating and the CAS oil warning illuminated.