SDR MALA000655

Service difficulty report · Indicator · Saab 340B

Difficulty date
November 2, 2000
Submitted
November 9, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N438XJ
Make and model
Saab 340B
Aircraft serial
438
Part
Indicator
Part number
522781
Part serial
05860182038825
Condition
Fluctuates
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
N
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

WHEN CLIMBING RPM WAS SELECTED AFTER TAKEOFF, THE LT ENGINE RPM FLUCTUATED 180 - 200 RPM AND LEFT TORQUE FLUCTUATED 3 - 5 PERCENT. ALL OTHER ENGINE OPERATIONS NORMAL. LOCKOUT WAS SELECTED AND ALL FLUCTUATIONS STOPPED. MAINTENANCE CLEANED AND RESECURED PCU CANNON PLUG. REPLACED SERVICEABLE FUEL USED INDICTATOR P/N 522781, S/N/OFF 05860182, SN/ON 03881530.

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