Upper deck contamination PA-30 turbo

Upper deck contamination PA-30 turbo

Postby David James » Sun Sep 16, 2012 4:29 pm

I have been chasing rough running engines on my aircraft all summer. 3 mechanics later, many hours and process of elimination it's starting to get under control.
New upper deck reference lines built and new hose couplers was the solution.
Finally have a couple flights logged.
Thanks for all the input from so many of you!

Side note: :roll: if your mechanic decides to adjust your throttle quadrant, make sure he tightens up the lock nut.
Finally got wife in plane last night, heading home from a dinner flight, just got dark and 25 miles out from home field. I grab the throttles to reduce power and the right throttle linkage clevis pin falls out. Right motor stuck at 24" Map.! :shock:
Proceeded to center of field 3,000 agl, shut down and feathered Run away motor..
I was pleased with how she handled the transition. (My wife too) haha!
Landed with no incident.
I can tell you when I drop the pin in the mechanics hand, tell him i found it on the floor, and ask him what it's from, the expression could be priceless! I'm not happy about it!!
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Re: Upper deck contamination PA-30 turbo

Postby N3322G » Sun Sep 16, 2012 5:26 pm

David,

Proud you handled it so well too!
Pat

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