Service difficulty report · Diaphragm · Swrngn SA226TC

Difficulty date
March 30, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Swrngn SA226TC
Engine
Garrtt TPE33110UA
Part
Diaphragm
Part number
1390136
Condition
Worn
Location
R/H Engine Fc
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN)AFTER TAKEOFF, ENGINE POWER AND TORQUE FELL OFF 50 PERCENT WITH THE POWER LEVER MOVED AFT. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE RIGHT HAND FUEL CONTROL "ROLLING DIAPHRAGM" HAD AN EXCESSIVE LEAK RATE AND WAS REPLACED. ON CAREFUL EXAMINATION, THE "ROLLING DIAPHRAGM" WAS FOUND TO HAVE A HOLE WORN THROUGH.