# SDR PNSA980801A

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N685PA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N685PA), registered now
- Make and model: Saab 340B
- Registry model: [Saab 340B](https://openairdocs.org/model/saab-340b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 212
- Engine: Ge CT79B
- System (JASC): [7320 · Fuel Controlling System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7320)
- Part: Hmu
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Lt Engine
- Component: Woodward, 6068T72P09
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/PNSA980801A

## Discrepancy

DURING CLIMB, LT ENGINE ITT BEGAN TO FLUXUATE.  CREW WAS UNABLE TO CONTROL FLUXUATION.  ENGINE WAS SECURED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO AIRPORT FOR AN UNEVENTFUL LANDING.  REPLACED FUEL CONTROL (HMU) OPERATIONAL CHECK OK.

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