Engine
HFO Becoming Sticky Between Piston Rings Due To Injector Leakage
Summary: AE Failure due to fuel leakage to combustion chamber. During trying out of AE. It was found engine not turning. On inspection found #3unit fuel injector leaked and HFO found collected in combustion chamber between piston rings. HFO had become rock solid. Corrective Action/ Lessons to be learnt: AE to be started & stopped in HFO Bar over the engine before trying out to see whether the engine is free. Fuel Valves to be overhauled & pressure tested regularly.