SDR 9805709163

Service difficulty report · Heat Valve · Doug DC914

Difficulty date
April 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N8906E
Make and model
Doug DC914
Aircraft serial
45747
Engine
Pwa JT8D9
System (JASC)
7312 · Fuel Heater
Part
Heat Valve
Part number
320115
Condition
Inoperative
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A, E

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

What was found

DURING DESCENT AT 23,000 FEET, THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL HEAT VALVE FAILED TO CLOSE. OIL TEMPERATURE CLIMBED TO THE CAUTION RANGE. CREW PERFORMED A PRECAUTIONARY SHUTDOWN OF THE LEFT ENGINE. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO CMH AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE LEFT ENGINE FUEL HEAT VALVE. OPERATIONAL CHECK OK. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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