# JASC 7620: Engine Emergency Shutdown System

- Type: JASC system/component code (FAA)
- ATA chapter: 76 Engine Controls
- Title in the code table: ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM
- Service difficulty reports: 40
- FAA code table: https://www.faa.gov/sites/faa.gov/files/JASC_Code.pdf#page=66
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7620

## What it covers

The system which provides for rapid, complete shutoff of combustible fluids to the engine compartments during emergency procedures. Typical parts are cable, actuator, switch, lever, etc.

## Service difficulty reports (40)

- [SDR HNAA2026012300074](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2026012300074), Jan 22, 2026: Emb EMB145LR. ENGINE. AUTO SHUTDOWN. NR 2 ENGINE FAILED ON CLIMBOUT AT 91 PERCENT N1. NR 2 ENGINE WAS R & R. (N677AE)
- [SDR HALA2022022200051](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HALA2022022200051), Feb 18, 2022: Airbus A330243. ENGINE. FAILED. ATB - #2 ENGINE FAILURE OCCURRED AT 100FT AFTER TAKEOFF // PER AIRBUS RECOMMENDATION DOSSIER REFERENCE 81029165, PERFORM (N392HA)
- [SDR HALA2021080300094](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HALA2021080300094), Aug 3, 2021: Boeing 717200. SENSE LINE. CRACKED. ATB - LEFT ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL FOLLOWED BY ENG L SYS FAIL IN FLIGHT. // FAULT CODE 732178. PERFORMED FIM 73-21 TASK  (N483HA)
- [SDR HNAA2019120900380](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HNAA2019120900380), Dec 4, 2019: Emb EMB145LR. ENGINE. SHUTDOWN. #1 ENG SHUT DOWN ON ITS OWN PASSING THRU FLT LEVEL 330. FOLLOWED QRH ATTEMPTED RESTART FAILED. ENG OUT EICAS MSG DISPLAY (N699AE)
- [SDR UIEA2017050300693](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA2017050300693), May 3, 2017: Boeing 767375. EEC. MALFUNCTIONED. LEFT ENGINE CONTROL STATUS MESSAGE. POWERED LEFT EEC, PERFORMED BITE TEST OF LEFT PIMU, FAV SENS DISAGREE FAULT PRESET,  (N649GT)
- [SDR CALA2013123094045](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CALA2013123094045), Dec 28, 2013: Airbus A319131. SWITCH. FAULTY. WITH NR 1 ENG SHUTDOWN, IGNITER IS POPPING & ECAM MESSAGE, NR 1 EIU FAULT DISPLAYED. REPLACED NR 1 ENG MASTER LEVER SWIT (N845UA)
- [SDR UALA2011090704827](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UALA2011090704827), Sep 6, 2011: Boeing 757222. SWITCH. FAULTY. WITH ENOUGH PRESSURE APPLIED, RIGHT FUEL CUTOFF SWITCH CAN BE INADVERTANTLY SELECTED OFF WHILE ENGINE IS RUNNING. NEEDS  (N551UA)
- [SDR SIMA200733215](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/SIMA200733215), Nov 26, 2007: Saab 340B. HMU. MALFUNCTIONED. CREW REPORTED THAT SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF LEFT ENGINE POPPED THEN SHUT DOWN WITH AUTO FEATHER RETURNED TO FIELD. REMOVED  (N313AE)
- [SDR ASAA0781925](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASAA0781925), Jul 30, 2007: Doug DC983. CABLE. SEPARATED. LEFTHAND ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN HANDLE CABLE SEPARATED DURING EMERGENCY SHUTDOWN SYSTEM TEST. REPLACED CABLE, TESTED  (N949AS)
- [SDR HYIA052707](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/HYIA052707), May 27, 2007: Cessna 402C. ENGINE. FAILED. RIGHT ENGINE FAILURE ON 1/2 MILE FINAL TO RUNWAY 25 AT PVC, CREW FEATHERED ENGINE AND LANDED. LATER INSPECTION ON 5-27-0 (N2611X)
- [SDR UIEA200600127](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/UIEA200600127), May 24, 2006: Boeing 7472D7B. RELIEF VALVE. LEAKING. AT 3000 FT DURING CLIMBOUT FIRE DETECTION LIGHT ON PILOT'S CENTER ANNUNCIATOR PANEL ILLUMINATED, FOLLOWED SHORTLY BY A F (N528MC)
- [SDR MALA040567](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MALA040567), Sep 4, 2004: Bac AVRO146RJ85A. CONTROLLER. MALFUNCTIONED. AFTER TAKEOFF, REDUCED ENGINE NR 1 FAILED AT APPROXIMATELY 500 FT ENGINE SEEMED TO SIMPLY LOOSE POWER TO ZERO OIL PRESSU (N529XJ)
- [SDR ASMF200404001](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ASMF200404001), Apr 1, 2004: Doug DC987. COMPUTER. FAILED. AIRCRAFT SUSPENDED TAKE OF AT 100 KTS AND RETURNED TO PLATFORM AS A CONSEQUENCE OF THE RIGHT ENGINE DID NOT REACH THE TA (N214AM)
- [SDR QXEA200400065](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/QXEA200400065), Jan 25, 2004: Dhav DHC8202. WARNING LIGHT. ILLUMINATED. BOI FLIGHT 2196, NR 1 ENGINE MANUAL CAUTION ILLUMINATED. CHECKED ENGINE CONDITION PANEL. RESET BETA LOCKOUT. OPERATIONAL (N350PH)
- [SDR DHL2003363006](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/DHL2003363006), Dec 18, 2003: Airbus A300B4203. A/C PACK. LOOSE. UNABLE TO SHUT NR 2 ENGINE DOWN WITH FUEL SHUT-OFF & FIRE HANDLE. FOUND PIN BB ON P SIDE OF 432VC LOOSE (105VU). SECURED (N363DH)
- [SDR MWEA030129](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MWEA030129), Mar 5, 2003: Doug DC932. ENGINE. FAILED. AT 32,500 FEET AIRCRAFT SUFFERED SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION, RIGHT ENGINE OIL PRESSURE WENT TO ZERO AND RIGHT HYDRAULIC FLU (N216ME)
- [SDR CA020419003](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020419003), Apr 4, 2002: Beech 1900D. RELAY. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING PREFLIGHT CHECK PILOT PULLED THE FIRE HANDLE TO CHECK THE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE OPERATION, WHEN HE PUSH IT BAC
- [SDR CA020419002](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020419002), Mar 21, 2002: Beech 1900D. RELAY. CORRODED. (CAN) DURING PREFLIGHT CHECK PILOT PULLED THE LT FIRE HANDLE TO CHECK THE SHUTTOFF VALVE OPERATION, WHEN HE PUSH BACK TH
- [SDR CA020221005](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA020221005), Feb 13, 2002: Cndair CL6002B19. ENGINE. FAILED. (CAN) AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING THROUGH 21K, ENGINE VIBE WENT TO 2.6, THEN ENGINE SHUT DOWN UNCOMMANDED. FLIGHT ATTENDANT RE
- [SDR PNSA011008](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA011008), Oct 30, 2001: Frchld SA227DC. CONTROL CABLE. FROZEN. DURING PREFLIGHT EMERGENCY STOP CABLE WAS FROZEN. MAINTENANCE CONTACTED AND PURGED CABLE OF MOISTURE. (N30135)
- [SDR PNSA000103](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA000103), Jan 13, 2000: Cessna 441. LINKAGE. OUT OF ADJUST. ON ROLL OUT WHILE RETARDING SPEED LEVER TO THE TAXI POSITION, ENGINE SHUT DOWN. FOUND FUEL SHUT-OFF LINKAGE OUT OF DETEN (N441LL)
- [SDR ABXA9800884](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9800884), Sep 2, 1998: Doug DC932. CONTROL CABLE. CORRODED. WHILE COMPLYING WITH C-INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF CABLE NR 57 HEAVILY CORRODED BETWEEN STATION 658 AND  (N903AX)
- [SDR AU981290](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981290), Aug 31, 1998: Boeing 737377. CABLE. WORN. (AUS) LEFT FUEL CUT-OFF CABLE WORN AND FRAYED IN AREA OF WING LEADING EDGE AT STN 219 WHERE THE CABLE PASSES THOUGH THE 
- [SDR 98ZZZX3937](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3937), Aug 27, 1998: Piper PA34200T. VALVE. FAILED. DURING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, INSPECTORS FOUND NEITHER ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE WOULD SHUT OFF FUEL TO ENGINES. TEAR DOW (N2190K)
- [SDR 98ZZZX3936](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3936), Aug 27, 1998: Piper PA34200T. VALVE. FAILED. DURING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, INSPECTORS FOUND NEITHER ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE WOULD SHUT OFF FUEL TO ENGINES. TEAR DOW (N2190K)
- [SDR 98ZZZX3989](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3989), Aug 26, 1998: Bag BAE146200A. CONTROL CABLE. CORRODED. ATW - NR 2 ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF CABLES AT THE WING ROOT PULLEYS FORWARD OF FRAME NR 26 ARE CORRODED. REMOVED AND REPLACE (N179US)
- [SDR P5CA9800047](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/P5CA9800047), Jan 23, 1998: Boeing 747124. CONNECTOR. CONTAMINATED. DURING CLIMB AT APPROX 37,000 FT, NR 1 ENG FLAMED OUT. AFTER SEVERAL ATTEMPTS AT A RESTART THE ENGINE LIT OFF AND FLAMED (N855FT)
- [SDR CA970807053](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970807053), Jul 22, 1997: Doug DC932. CABLE. FRAYED. (CAN) DURING WALK AROUND INSPECTION, LEFT HAND FUEL FIRE SHUTOFF CABLE FOUND FRAYED. FUEL FIRE SHUTOFF CABLE REPLACED. T
- [SDR ABXA9700980](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700980), May 7, 1997: Doug DC932. CONTROL CABLE. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF CABLE INSIDE THE PULLEY JUST BELOW THE PRESSURE FAIRLEAD IN TOP OF LT W (N986AX)
- [SDR ABXA9700979](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9700979), May 7, 1997: Doug DC932. CONTROL CABLE. CORRODED. DURING C-CHECK, FOUND THE EMERGENCY FUEL SHUTOFF CABLE INSIDE THE FORWARD PULLEY JUST BELOW THE PRESSURE FAIRLEAD IN TOP (N986AX)
- [SDR MASA97023](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/MASA97023), Apr 15, 1997: Beech 1900D. T-HANDLE. FAILED. SEA/BLI - FLT 7892 - ON TAKEOFF ROLL, CREW NOTICED A RED MASTER WARNING FLASHER AND FUEL PRESSURE LOW ANNUNCIATOR HAD IL (N251ZV)
- [SDR CA970505018](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970505018), Apr 6, 1997: Doug DC932. EANCO CABLE. FAILED. (CAN) UNABLE TO SHUTDOWN RIGHT ENGINE. TROUBLE SHOOTING REVEALED RH EANCO CABLE AT FAULT. DEFECTIVE CABLE REPLACED.
- [SDR AALA970606](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AALA970606), Mar 21, 1997: Fokker F28MK0100. CONTROL CABLE. DEFECTIVE. DFW - FLT 830 - AT THE GATE DURING ENGINE START FOR DEPARTURE, LEFT ENGINE EXPERIENCED TAIL PIPE FIRE. LEFT ENGINE FUEL  (N1419D)
- [SDR 96ZZZX5604](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5604), Oct 23, 1996: Cessna 550. COTTER PIN. WORN. ON CLIMB-OUT AFTER TAKEOFF, RT ENGINE OIL TEMPERATURE BEGAN TO RISE AND PRESSURE BEGAN TO FALL. PILOT IMMEDIATELY SHUT D (N6846T)
- [SDR 96ZZZX3399](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX3399), Jun 5, 1996: Cessna 500CESSNA. VALVE. FAILED. LEFT ENIGNE WOULD NOT START, LEFT LOW FUEL PRESSURE ANNUNCIATOR LIGHT DID NOT EXTINGUISH DURING START ATTEMPT. FOUND LEF (N95Q)
- [SDR RAIA960505](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/RAIA960505), May 3, 1996: Bag JETSTM3201. PROP GOV. OUT OF ADJUST. STL - FLT 7418 - NR 1 ENGINE LOW TORQUE. ADJUSTED PROP GOV HIGH STOP SCREW. (M) (N430AM)
- [SDR 96035122819](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96035122819), Apr 24, 1996: Doug DC1030. VALVE ASSY. LEAKING. DURING CHECK, FOUND NR 1 ENGINE FIRE HANDLE HYDRAULIC SHUT-OFF VALVE LEAKS INTERNALLY. REMOVED, REPLACED, AND RIGGED NR  (N228NW)
- [SDR AU960183](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960183), Jan 25, 1996: Lkheed C121C. CABLE. BROKEN. (AUS) NO3 ENGINE EMERGENCY SHUTOFF CABLE FAILED - SUSPECT CABLE FAILED AT A POINT WITHIN A PULLEY BLOCK WHERE THE CABLE 
- [SDR ABXA9600109](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/ABXA9600109), Jan 24, 1996: Doug DC861. CONTROL CABLE. BROKEN. NR 2 ENGINE FIRE SHUTOFF CABLE BROKEN IN PYLON. REPLACED PNEUMATIC SHUTOFF CABLE RUN 59.1 IN NR 2 PYLON AND OPS CHECK GO (N850AX)
- [SDR CA960320514](https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960320514), Jan 14, 1996: Doug DC932. FUEL LEVER. INOPERATIVE. (CAN)UNABLE TO SHUT DOWN RIGHT ENGINE WITH FUEL SHUT OFF LEVER. FUEL SHUT OFF HANDLE USED. MAINTENANCE ACTION INVOLVED R

## Other codes in chapter 76

- [JASC 7600](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7600): Engine Controls (513 reports)
- [JASC 7601](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7601): Engine Synchronizing (30 reports)
- [JASC 7602](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7602): Mixture Control (144 reports)
- [JASC 7603](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7603): Power Lever (1,582 reports)
- [JASC 7697](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7697): Engine Control System Wiring (66 reports)

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