SDR 9617031229

Service difficulty report · Fuel Filter · Doug DC1030

Difficulty date
August 5, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N229NW
Make and model
Doug DC1030
Aircraft serial
46551
Engine
Ge CF650C2
Part
Fuel Filter
Part number
AC9227F1740
Condition
Clogged
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF ROLLOUT, THE NR 1 ENGINE FUEL FILTER BYPASS LIGHT ILLUMINATED. THE TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE FUEL FILTER AND FOUND SLIGHTLY CLOGGED. REPLACED THE NR 1 FUEL FILTER AND PERFORMED ENGINE RUNUP CHECK. CHECK WAS NORMAL AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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