Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 550

Difficulty date
May 2, 2005
Submitted
June 2, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 550
Engine
Pwa PW530A
Part
Engine
Condition
Malfunctioned
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

DURING GROUND HANDLING OPERATIONS, THE ENGINE EXPERIENCED AN UNCOMMANDED ACCELERATION. THE ENGINE DID NOT RESPOND TO THROTTLE OR SHUTOFF LEVER INPUT. THE CREW SECURED THE ENGINE VIA AIRFRAME FIREWALLSHUT-OFF. PWC WILL INVESTIGATE THE EVENT AND ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE, ONCE ESTABLISHED.

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