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COMMERCIAL SERVICE LETTER

NOISY 250 SERIES ENGINE FUEL PUMPS

An unusual noise at time of start or shutdown should not be the sole basis for determining that a Fuel Pump or Hydromechanical Unit is unserviceable. The gears that comprise the pumping elements of the pump and the gear bearings are lubricated by the fuel being pumped. When the pump rotational speed decreases, the discharge pressure drops. Eventually, the point is reached where the fluid film decreases between the rotating and stationary parts and a noise may result. The noise may occur on both startup and shutdown, but it is usually most noticeable during engine shutdown. The speed at which noise begins to occur varies from pump to pump. Thorough examination of the detail parts of pumps removed because of excessive noise has not revealed any discrepancy associated with the noisy operation. We wish to again emphasize that noise alone should not be the sole reason for premature removal of a pump that is otherwise operating satisfactorily.

CUSTOMER SUPPORT ROLLS-ROYCE

November 26, 1975 Revision No. 4 June 8, 2004

250C18 Series 250C20 Series 250C28 Series 250C30 Series 250C20R Series

CSL 79 CSL1044 CSL2078 CSL3081 CSL4038

250C40 Series 250C47 Series 250B15G Series 250B17 Series 250B17F Series

CSL5104 CSL6103 TP CSL 16 TP CSL1020 TP CSL2022

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