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SL2023-733/ULWI Starting air valve Failure to close

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SL2023-733/ULWI Starting air valve Failure to close

We have recently received reports of the starting air main valve not closing after activation. The result is in a continuous drainage of the starting air pressure from the air tank reservoir until a point where the engine is not able to start.

Possible scenario:
If the engine telegraph is moved to a start command position and is then regretted within two seconds during engine standby, the main starting air valve will stay open until the engine telegraph is moved to a new start position.

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SL2023-733/ULWI January 2023
Concerns
Owners and operators of MAN B&W two-stroke marine combustion engines. Type: ME/ME-C
Summary
This Service Letter addresses observations gathered from service experience that could be highly relevant for your engines.