SDR 97ZZZX526

Service difficulty report · Sensor Body · Mtsbsi MU2B30

Difficulty date
September 28, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N618BB
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B30
Aircraft serial
533
Part
Sensor Body
Part number
31010612
Condition
Broken
Location
Eng Gr Box
Component
Alidsignal
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
X
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING THE AFTER TAKEOFF CLIMB, AND IMMEDIATELY AFTER GEAR RETRACTION THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT. THE TORQUE SENSOR BODY FAILED AROUND THE DRIVE GEAR FOR THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT AND AROUND THE RETAINING BOLTS. ONE TORQUE SENSOR RETAINING BOLT WAS FOUND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE GEARBOX CASE. S.O.A.P. RECEIVED 2 DAYS PRIOR TO ACCIDENT INDICATED MAGNESIUM FLAKES AND REQUESTED RESAMPLE IN 25 HRS.