Service difficulty report · Pcu · Dhav DHC8301

Difficulty date
February 26, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC8301
Engine
Pwa PW123
Propeller
Hamstd 14SF15
Part
Pcu
Part number
78249047
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

(CAN) TAKEOFF WAS REJECTED DUE TO NR 1 ENGINE ONLY PRODUCING 89 PERCENT TORQUE AT THE FIREWALL. THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE WHERE MAINTENANCE INSPECTION REVEALED A BOLT INSTALLED BACKWARDS ON THE PROPELLER CONTROL UNIT, WHICH HAD BEEN REPLACED THE NIGHT BEFORE. THE BOLT WAS INSTALLED CORRECTLY AND THE AIRCRAFT GROUND CHECKED SERVICEABLE.