SDR 96ZZZX1101

Service difficulty report · Pump · Bnorm BN2A3

Difficulty date
December 23, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N901TA
Make and model
Bnorm BN2A3
Aircraft serial
1003
Engine
Lyc O540E4C5
Part
Pump
Condition
Failed
Location
Aft Engine
Part time
1,927 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
E, R
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING SCHEDULED FLIGHT AFTER TAKEOFF CLIMB AT 700 MSL, THE REAR ENGINE STARTED DECREASING RPM'S, AND INCREASING MANIFOLD ON REAR ENGINE. VIBRATION FELT ON AIRCRAFT RETURN AND LANDING WITHOUT ANY FURTHER INCIDENT. REAR ENGINE RUN-UP AND FOUND DEFECTIVE MECHANICAL FUEL PUMP. REPLACED BY NEW ONE. ENGINE RUN-UP AND FOUND AIRWORTHY. THE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.