Incident Overview
A pilot with 3,000 hours of flight experience reported that after takeoff, the fuel flow indication was not working properly. The pilot chose to return to the airport for a precautionary landing.
Flight and Emergency Actions
During the approach to the airport, the nose landing gear indication light did not illuminate, prompting the performance of an emergency gear extension procedure. As the airplane continued toward the airport, the throttle, mixture, and propeller controls for the right engine became "very stiff, almost immoveable." During the landing roll, the pilot noted that "braking on the right side was minimal."
Post-Landing Investigation
After landing, further investigation revealed that a small in-flight fire had occurred in the right wing. The reason for the in-flight fire was undetermined.