Service difficulty report · Unknown · Pilats PC1247E

Difficulty date
September 11, 2023
Submitted
September 12, 2023
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N860AF
Make and model
Pilats PC1247E
Aircraft serial
1860
Aircraft time
4,588 hours, 4,126 cycles
Engine
Pwc PT6A67P
Engine time
4,582 hours, 4,120 cycles
Propeller
HCE5A3A
Part
Unknown
Part number
UNKNOWN
Condition
Unknown
Location
Unknown
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING CRUISE FROM DEPARTING AIRPORT KACK ON A FLIGHT TO KBKL, THE CREW OBSERVED FLUCTUATING FUEL FLOW INDICATIONS OF 10-20 POUNDS PER HOUR EVERY 4-5 SECONDS. ALL OTHER ENGINE INSTRUMENTS FLUCTUATED ACCORDING WITH THE INCREASE AND DECREASE OF FUEL FLOW. THE CREW DIVERTED TO KIPT AND LANDED SAFELY WITH NO INCIDENT. TECHNICIANS ARE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED TO TROUBLESHOOT ON 09/13/23. A SUPPLEMENTAL SDR WILL BE FILED WHEN FURTHER INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.