Service difficulty report · P3 Line · Swrngn SA227AC

Difficulty date
May 23, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N3108X
Make and model
Swrngn SA227AC
Aircraft serial
AC517
Engine
Garrtt TPE33111U
Part
P3 Line
Part number
31021781
Condition
Loose
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
X
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

WHILE ON DESCENT IN LIGHT TURBULANCE FROM 8000 TO 6000 FEET, THE RIGHT ENGINE FLAMED OUT. SECURED ENGINE AND LANDED AT DAL WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND P3 LINE TO FUEL CONTROL LOOSE AT ENGINE. TORQUED B-NUT AND PERFORMED FUNCTIONAL CHECK. NO DEFECTS NOTED. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.