SDR CA091222003

Service difficulty report · Line

Difficulty date: November 23, 2009
Submitted: January 19, 2010
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Pwa PT6T3
System (JASC): 7310 · Engine Fuel Distribution
Part: Line
Condition: Detached
Location: Fcu
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: X, J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

(CAN) WHILE PERFORMING A MAX NG CHECK, THE NR 1 POWER SECTION FLAMED OUT. THE FLAMEOUT WAS CAUSED BY FUEL STARVATION RESULTING FROM A FUEL LINE COMING LOOSE FROM THE AUTOMATIC FUEL CONTROL UNIT. MANUFACTURER WILL INVESTIGATE TO ESTABLISH ROOT CAUSE AND SUPPLEMENT THE REPORT ONCE THE INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. (TC NR 20091222003)