Service difficulty report · Drive Shaft

Difficulty date
July 28, 2026
Submitted
July 29, 2026
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE33112UHR
Part
Drive Shaft
Part number
3499096
Condition
Worn
Component
Fuel Control · Woodward
Component part number
8978012
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

FUEL CONTROL UNIT P/N 897801-2 S/N: 2336073 WAS RECEIVED FOR REPORTED LOW FUEL FLOW DURING ENGINE OPERATION. THE FUEL CONTROL UNIT WAS INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH COMPONENT MAINTENANCE MANUAL WG60183. DISASSEMBLY REVEALED SEVERELY WORN STUB SHAFT P/N 3499-096 ON FCU. THE SEVERITY OF THE STUB SHAFT WEAR WOULD CAUSE THE FUEL CONTROL NOT TO TURN (SPIN) AS NEEDED FOR NORMAL OPERATION, LIMITING FUEL FLOW TO 180 +/ - 20 POUNDS PER HOUR.