Service difficulty report · Modulator · Snias AS350D

Difficulty date
May 24, 2004
Submitted
July 22, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Snias AS350D
Aircraft time
10,372 hours
Engine
Lyc LTS101600A2
Part
Modulator
Part number
430110209
Part serial
1410
Condition
Failed
Location
Airflow
Stage of operation
AP
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
D
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) PILOT HEARD AND FELT LOUD POPPING NOISE FROM ENGINE ACCOMPANIED WITH LOSS OF POWER. AIRCRAFT LANDED SUCCESSFULLY. FLOW FENCE PROBLEM SUSPECTED. AIRFLOW MODULATOR REPLACED, AIRCRAFT TEST FLOWN OK.