Service difficulty report · Torque Sensor · Mtsbsi MU2B36

Difficulty date
July 14, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Mtsbsi MU2B36
Engine
Garrtt TPE3316252M
Part
Torque Sensor
Part number
31017263
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
4,212 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
X, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) THE FAILURE WAS LIMITED TO THE DIRECT DRIVE GEAR STACK ON THE TORQUE SENSOR. THIS GEAR DRIVES THE FUEL PUMP AND FUEL CONTROL THE FAILURE OF WHICH SHUT DOWN THE ENGINE DUE TO LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE. THE SHAFT HAD BROKEN IN THE THREAD AREA UNDER THE RETAINING NUT FOR THE FORWARD GEAR, CAUSING THE GEAR TO DISENGAGE FROM THE SHAFTS DRIVE SPLINES. EVIDENCE INDICATES THAT THE THREADED AREA OF THE SHAFT MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED 80 PERCENT THROUGH THE SHAFT AT THE THREAD ROOT DURING ASSY AT MANUFACTURE. PN 3101726-3 TORQUE SENSOR.