# SDR CA110527003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 12, 2011
- Submitted: September 9, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna 550
- Registry model: [Cessna 550](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-550) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PW530A
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Drive Shaft
- Condition: Sheared
- Location: Fuel Control
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: X, J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110527003

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF THE ENGINE FLAMED OUT AND THE PILOT RETURNED TO HOME BASE AND MADE A SAFE SINGLE ENGINE LANDING.  TROUBLESHOOTING DISCOVERED A SHEARED FUEL CONTROL DRIVE SHAFT.  MFG RECOMMENDS THE SDR BE CLOSED ON THE BASIS OF THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION.

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