SDR CA110606006

Service difficulty report · Autofeather Sys · Aerosp ATR72212A

Difficulty date: May 30, 2011
Submitted: September 9, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Aerosp ATR72212A
Engine: Pwc PW127F
System (JASC): 6123 · Propeller Feathering/Reversing
Part: Autofeather Sys
Condition: Failed
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: Y
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

AIR TURNBACK/LOSS OF POWER SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTED, A TEMPORARY SUDDEN LOSS OF POWER OCCURRED, THE ACFT RETURNED TO THE DEPARTURE AIRPORT WHERE AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING TOOK PLACE. TROUBLESHOOTING IS FOCUSING ON A POSSIBLE UNCOMMANDED AUTOFEATHER. THE AFU WILL BE REPLACED.

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