Service difficulty report · Diaphragm · Swrngn SA226TC

Difficulty date
April 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Swrngn SA226TC
Engine
Garrtt TPE3313
Part
Diaphragm
Part number
1390136
Condition
Worn
Location
L/H Engine
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
E, O

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

What was found

(CAN)ON APPROACH, ENGINE POWER DROPPED 60 PERCENT. POWER LEVER RESPONSE WAS POOR. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE LEFT HAND FUEL CONTROL "ROLLING DIAPHRAGM" HAD AN EXCESSIVE LEAK RATE AND WAS REPLA CED. ON CAREFUL EXAMINATION, THE "ROLLING DIAPHRAGM" WAS FOUND TO HAVE A HOLE WORN THROUGH.