SDR 98ZZZM108

Service difficulty report · 'X' Screw · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
November 24, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N702M
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial
AC702
Engine
Garrtt TPE33110U
Part
'X' Screw
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Lt/Rt Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

DFW - FLT 1231 - BOTH ENGINES REPORTED LOW TORQUE DURING TAKEOFF ROLL, LEFT TORQUE 40 PERCENT, RIGHT TORQUE 80 PERCENT. TAKEOFF ABORTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE AND MAINTENANCE PROCEEDED TO INVESTIGATE. MAINTENANCE GROUND RUNS CONFIRMED LOW TORQUE ASSOCIATED WITH HIGH RPM OF 103 PERCENT ON EACH ENGINE. MAINTENANCE ADJUSTED SCREW 'X' ON THE ENGINES, GROUND RAN TO 100 PERCENT RPM AND ATTAINED TARGET TORQUE. AIRCRAFT RELEASED BACK TO REVENUE SERVICE. (M)