SDR 97ZZZX3032

Service difficulty report · Flapper Nozzle

Difficulty date
June 20, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PW120
Part
Flapper Nozzle
Part number
7923801
Condition
Clogged
Location
Fcu
Part time
139 hours
Component
7863927
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

REFERENCE: FW05670. ENGINE SHUT-DOWN IN FLIGHT. SUSPECT TBD - SCREEN ON POSITIVE FLAPPER NOZZLE BECAME CLOGGED WITH CONTAMINATION. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS FUEL CONTROL BE OVERHAULED. OPERATOR OF AIRCRAFT HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF FUEL SYSTEM CONTAMINATION. CUSTOMER: MAYA AIRLINES THROUGH PWC SERVICE CENTER (MONTREAL).