SDR X2ZR403508

Service difficulty report · Drive Shaft

Difficulty date
June 27, 2025
Submitted
July 29, 2026
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Garrtt TPE33112UHR
Part
Drive Shaft
Part number
3499096
Condition
Worn
Location
Fuel Control
Component
Fuel Control Un · 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: 2481460, 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. 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.