Service difficulty report · Igniter · Bolkms BK117C2

Difficulty date
February 1, 2024
Submitted
February 1, 2024
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
QR9R369D
M1 Support Services
Make and model
Bolkms BK117C2
Aircraft serial
10721779430
Aircraft time
3,773 hours
Part
Igniter
Part number
9550175400
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
F
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

#1 ENGINE WOULD NOT RESTART AFTER A 30 MINUTE BREAK. TOT WOULD DECREASE AS N1 INCREASED. STARTED #2 AND ATTEMPTED TO START #1 TWO ADDITIONAL TIMES WITH SAME RESULT. DURING TESTFLIGHT EVAL, #1 ENGINE FAILED TO START ON TWO ATTEMPTS, ONE ON BATTERY POWER AND ONE WITH START STICK. FLIGHT MECHANIC NOTED THE PRESENCE OF START FUEL, NO RISE IN TOT. REMOVED AND REPLACED #1 OUTBOARD IGNITER IAW EMM 72-43-00-900-803-A01.