SDR 98ZZZM422

Service difficulty report · Linkage · Dhav DHC7102

Difficulty date
January 17, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N4860J
Make and model
Dhav DHC7102
Aircraft serial
19
Engine
Pwa PT6A50
Part
Linkage
Part number
324475315
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

PRIOR TO FLT 9486, PILOT REPORTED NR 2 ENGINE LOSES FUEL PRESSURE WHEN CONDITION LEVER IS BROUGHT TO START FEATHER POSITION. THE AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED AND FOUND TO BE SAFE FOR FERRY FLIGHT, WITH NR 2 ENGINE SHUT DOWN, TO FLL MX BASE. INSPECTION FOUND FCU LINKAGE OUT OF ADJUSTMENT. READJUSTED LINKAGE, SAFETIED, TEST RUN OK. AIRCRAFT WAS RELEASED FOR FLIGHT. (M)