Not sure why the engine computer light begins to flash after several flights and the only fault you can see is fault code 237, ECTM Buffer Filled? It could be an uncommanded engine shutdown.
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Assessing the health of your aircraft’s engine takes on many forms. One form often not weighed heavily enough is engine externals.
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Extreme temperatures affect the accuracy of the Air Data Computer altitude display. With WAAS / LPV approaches, this is no longer a factor.
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General Electric Service Bulletin (SB) CF34-72-0252 replaces the #5 bearing that was introduced on newer production engines, starting with engine S/N 950333, or with the incorporation of SB 72-0176.
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SB 72-0175 changes the compliance date from January 1, 2013, to the next shop visit.
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Engine cracks have been found as small as a couple of millimeters to as long as six inches.
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I was recently asked by a customer, “Is it possible to wash my Pratt & Whitney engine too much?” The operator considered his inquiry to be silly when, in fact, it’s a very valid question.
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The compressor bleed control system on the PW500 series engines provides surge-free operation throughout the entire engine operating range.
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There are many reasons that your TFE731 engine may be leaking oil. The hardest part is determining where it is leaking and what to do about it.
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December 31, 2011, is the deadline for AD 2005-05-15 for operators of TFE731-3, -3A, -3AR, -3R -3B, and -3BR engines installed on the following aircraft...
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Warm aircraft are more susceptible to snow and rain which can freeze in the engine inlet area.
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The incorporation of SB 72-5194 will extend to the TFE731-40 and -60 engines to the 3000 hour MPI and 6000 hour CZI intervals. MSP will pay for this bulletin at the next MPI.
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Duncan Aviation technicians have found the V-Band Clamp installed incorrectly on a Falcon 50B and 50EX.
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I recently ran across an issue with a Pratt & Whitney engine oil leak and felt it would be to everyone’s benefit to clarify my findings.
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As flying hours have been trending upwards during the past few months and with summer temps increasing, so are TFE731 engine anomalies and DEEC Downloads.
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