# SDR 98ZZZX2940

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 13, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 552721
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Fcu
- Component: Hamstd, 78550034
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2940

## Discrepancy

REFERENCE:  FR37729.  ENGINE SHUT DOWN IN-FLIGHT.  SUSPECT TBD - BEARING IN FLYWEIGHT ASSEMBLY OF FUEL CONTROL SEPARATED, LOOSE BALL BEARINGS DISPERSED THROUGHOUT FUEL CONTROL.  SUBMITTER SUSPECTS FUEL CONTROL TO BE OVERHAULED.  CUSTOMER: EXPRESS AIRLINES.

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