SDR AU001228

Service difficulty report · Hydromech Unit · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
December 26, 2000
Submitted
March 20, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Engine
Ge CT75A2
Propeller
Rotol R3544123F13
Part
Hydromech Unit
Part number
6055T19P14
Condition
Faulty
Location
Fuel Control
Part time
12,938 cycles
Stage of operation
TO
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
R, J
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

(AUS) LT ENGINE COMPRESSOR STALL (SURGE). OPERATING LIMITS EXCEEDED. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FAULTY HYDROMECHANICAL UNIT (HMU).

More about the Saab SF340A