Service difficulty report · Spring

Difficulty date
March 7, 2002
Submitted
April 8, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TFE33112UHR
Part
Spring
Part number
UN
Condition
Worn
Location
Fuel Control
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) WHEN REMOVAL OF THE REAR COVER TO ALLOW RE INDEXING OF THE FLIGHT IDLE FUEL FLOW IT WAS NOTED THE COIL SPRING HAD COME IN CONTACT WITH THE REAR COVER. THE RESULTING FRICTION HAD WORN THE COILS OF THE SPRING 50 PERCENT THROUGH. THE FCU WAS REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR.