SDR 95ZZZX2524

Service difficulty report · Fuel Control · Snias AS350D

Difficulty date
April 21, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3608R
Make and model
Snias AS350D
Aircraft serial
1265
Engine
Lyc LTS101600A3
Part
Fuel Control
Condition
Air Leaks
Location
Bellows
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING FINAL APPROACH, M/R RPM DROOPS. PILOT MADE SOFT LANDING ON THE RUNWAY. INSPECTED AND PNEUMATIC LEAK CHECK AND FOUND AIR LEAKS FROM GOVERNOR BELLOWS OF THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT. REMOVED AND REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FCU. PERFORMED RUN-UP LEAK CHECK AND NG TOPPING CHECK. ACFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.