SDR 96ZZZM1519

Service difficulty report · Torque Gauge · Beech 1900C

Difficulty date: October 27, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N144YV
Make and model: Beech 1900C
Aircraft serial: UC144
System (JASC): 7712 · Engine BMEP/Torque Indicating
Part: Torque Gauge
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Rt Engine
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: N
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

CLIMB-OUT OF FMN AT 1500 FEET, RIGHT ENGINE TORQUE SURGED FROM 500 TO 800 LBS. FEATHERED RIGHT ENGINE, RETURNED TO GATE AND NO FURTHER INCIDENT. COULD NOT DUPLICATE ON THE GROUND, SWAPPED TORQUE GAUGES AND PERFORMED TEST FLIGHT. TEST FLIGHT WAS SATISFACTORY AND AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR SERVICE. (M)

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