Service difficulty report · Fuel Control

Difficulty date
July 17, 2008
Submitted
November 3, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1D1
Part
Fuel Control
Part number
0164548250
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
561 hours
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) MAIN ROTOR RPM KEPT DECREASING AFTER ADJUSTMENT, OIL ALSO FOUND IN THE INPUT SEAL DRAIN TUBE. NO LONGER ABLE TO ADJUST IAW MM. UNIT REPLACED WITH SERVICEABLE FCU AND DEFECTIVE UNIT SENT TO MFG FOR INVESTIGATION AND WARRANTY REPAIR.