17 May to 13 July 2017

1773

ATA 2842 FUEL QUANTITY SENSOR–Sender–HIGH RESISTANCE–PART NO. S3852-1. DR 611750207

Fuel sender bench test carried out, indication above limits, open circuit. Resistance is 3 ohms, (+2 or -2 ohms when the tanks are empty). Resistance is 90 ohms, (+5 or -5 ohms when the tanks are full). At approx. 80 ohms reading on sender, circuit exhibits intermittent open circuit. Possibly manufacturing fault. Warranty claim processed.

ATA 2842 FUEL QUANTITY SENSOR–Sender–HIGH RESISTANCE–PART NO. S3852-1. DR 611750208

Fuel sender bench test carried out, resistance indication above 100 ohms. Limits: Resistance is 3 ohms, (+2 or -2 ohms when the tanks are empty). Resistance is 90 ohms, (+5 or -5 ohms when the tanks are full). At approx. 80 ohms reading on sender, circuit exhibits intermittent open circuit above 100 ohms.

ATA 5102 BALLOON REPORTS–LOAD FRAME–CRACKED–PART NO. KLF2010-88-CBS. DR 611750256

Load frame had developed a minor hairline crack along a welded joint. After discussing it with the manufacturer, it appears that this is occurring during road transportation. OEM is already aware of it. Structure reinforcement is planned.

ATA 5100 STANDARD PRACTICES/STRUCTURES–FILTER–TIME EXPIRED–PART NO. P198281. DR 611750343

Rack life expiry date could not be determined. Possibly supplier issue.

ATA 2721 RUDDER TAB CONTROL SYSTEM–ACTUATOR–SUP–PART NO. DL1028M60-1. DR 611750384

Replacement rudder trim actuator fitted to aircraft for an indication fault. Actuator failed on fitment. Original re-fitted. Accompanied form 1 marked as ‘repaired’. Reviewing tear down report found part has the same defect before repair.