Service difficulty report · Autofeather Sys

Difficulty date
April 20, 2007
Submitted
June 7, 2007
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PW123
Part
Autofeather Sys
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING WATER SCOOPING, THE ENGINE PROPELLER AUTO-FEATHERED. THE ENGINE TORQUE SENSOR AND ELECTRICAL HARNESS WERE SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED FOR INVESTIGATION. MFG WILL ADVISE OF ROOT CAUSE ONCE DETERMINED. (TC NR 20070514054)