Re: Engine stoppage during idle

[tony roberts[_1_]]

I would start by checking idle at start and at operating temp.
To me, revs should not have been 500
Tony
C-GICE


In article >,
Peter > wrote:

> IO-540-C4, Socata TB20
>
> Just got this today. Landed, taxied off the runway, and before doing
> the post-landing procedure (ie, with the mixture on full rich and the
> fuel pump still running) noticed the revs to be very low, c. 500 and
> then unsuprisingly the engine stopped.
>
> Initially I suspected the idle setting had got moved. Did a start (hot
> start, the usual lots of cranking) and all was fine. Idle is perfect
> at 700rpm, just the way it was set up by a very good Socata engineer a
> couple of years ago. Mag checks fine, EDM700 fine.
>
> Nothing special about the conditions. OAT +19C, DP +15C, 1hr flight at
> 2000ft.
>
> Enquiries suggest this sort of thing happens every once in a while.
>
> I just haven't had it in 500+ landings in this aircraft, so it is
> suprising.
>
> Any views would be much appreciated.
>
> I am considering having the fuel system inspected for
> debris/blockages.




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