Service difficulty report · Pcu · Saab SF340A

Difficulty date
February 4, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N742BA
Make and model
Saab SF340A
Aircraft serial
340A092
Engine
Ge CT75A
Part
Pcu
Condition
Out Of Adjust
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

PWM - FLT 4277 - DURING TAKEOFF, WHEN THE CTOT WAS SWITCHED ON THE RIGHT TORQUE INCREASED BUT THE LEFT DID NOT. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE RIGGED THE LEFT ENGINE PCU. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED GOOD. (M)

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