SDR MASA00087

Service difficulty report · Fuel Control · Cndair CL6002B19

Difficulty date
July 29, 2000
Submitted
December 28, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N87353
Make and model
Cndair CL6002B19
Aircraft serial
7353
Aircraft time
1,911 hours, 1,695 cycles
Engine
Ge CF343B1
Part
Fuel Control
Part number
6078T55P18
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
DE
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

CMH/BWI - FLT 5146 - WHILE STARTING THE DESCENT INTO BWI, THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GET THE NR 1 ENGINE TO SPOOL DOWN TO FLIGHT IDLE. UNABLE TO SET THE AIRCRAFT ON A STABILIZED APPROACH. THE DECISION WAS MADE TO SECURE THE NR 1 ENGINE. AFTER LANDING SAFELY, MAINTENANCE TROUBLESHOT TO A FAULTY FUEL CONTROL UNIT. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE FCU. OPS CHECKED GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. (X)