# SDR AU000128027

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 19, 2000
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-42-720
- Registry model: [Piper PA-42-720](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-42-720) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6A61
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3TN3
- System (JASC): [6122 · Propeller Governor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/6122)
- Part: Rod End
- Part number: 3011587
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Prop Governor
- Component: Hartzl, HCB3TN3K
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000128027

## Discrepancy

(AU) ENGINE FAILED TO PRODUCE FULL POWER.  INSPECTION FOUND PROP GOVERNOR RESET ARM POSITIONED AFT OF STOP ALLOWING PY AIR LEAK AND RESULTANT REDUCED NG AND WF.  SEIZED BEARING.

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