Service difficulty report · Engine · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
November 2, 2000
Submitted
January 19, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft time
22,187 hours
Engine
Garrtt TPE33111U
Propeller
Rotol R321482F8
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Nacelle
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING RUNUP AND POWER CHECK, ENGINE TORQUE NOTED TO BE 4 PERCENT LOWER THAN REQUIRED BY POWER CHART. ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM, BLEED AIR, AND RIGGING INSPECTED. COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE PRESSURE MEASURED TO BE 120 PSI. NORMAL PRESSURE IS 130 - 135 PSI. ENGINE REMOVED AND SENT TO OVERHAUL/REPAIR FACILITY HONEYWELL ALLIED SIGNAL (OEM).