JASC 2820

Service difficulty reports · 3,631

Reports filed under 2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System, newest first.

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duckdb -csv -c "SELECT sdr_id, difficulty_date, n_number, aircraft_make, aircraft_model, part_name, part_condition, jasc_code, discrepancy
  FROM 'https://openairdocs.org/data/latest/faa_service_difficulty_report.parquet'
  WHERE jasc_code = '2820'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR HEEA0011401Fuel Filter · contaminatedFUEL FILTER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. PART SCRAPPED LOCALLY.Oct 9, 1997 · N4000L · Snias AS350B2SDR HEEA0011352Valve · malfunctionNR2 ENGINE FUEL PRESSURE LIGHT ON AND ENGINE SURGES.Oct 9, 1997 · N1546G · Skrsky S76ASDR 97ZZZX4554Hose · leakBOTH REAR FUEL LINE HOSES HAVE FAILED WITHIN A WEEK OF EACH OTHER. FUEL WAS FOUND SEEPING THROUGH THE OUTER COVERING OF HOSE. AEROQUIP NR 1525-6.Oct 8, 1997 · N2UJ · Chris A1SDR HEEA0011244Canister · defectiveNR2 ENGINE SMOKES (WHITE SMOKE) ON SHUTDOWN.Oct 7, 1997 · N141PH · Bell 412SDR CA971110016Tube · chafed(CAN) ELEVATOR AND RUDDER CABLES FOULING ON CROSSOVER TUBE AND TUBE PUNCTURED. SB A60-28-3 AND AD 95-14-09. PART TC: 185.Oct 6, 1997 · Lear 60LEARSDR CA971015064Bowl · corroded(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF THE FUEL FILTER, AND FUEL FEED LINE IN THE LEADING EDGE OF THE PORT WING, WS 76.60, DEEP CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE LOWER PART OF THE FILTER BOWL. ACCORDING TO THE SUBMITTER THIS PROBLEM IS DUE TO THE POOR LOCATION OF THE DRAIN, SITUOct 2, 1997 · Cndair CL2151A10SDR 9718599980Fuel Syst · leakPASSENGER REPORTED FUEL LEAKING FROM RIGHT WING EN ROUTE DTW-HPN. FUEL USED VERSUS FUEL REMAINING INDICATED MORE THAN 1000 LBS OF FUEL LOSS. FLIGHT WAS DIVERTED TO ROC AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED BACKFLUSH PROCEDURE FOR FUEL TRANSFER Oct 2, 1997 · N9344 · Doug DC931SDR 97ZZZX4529Hose · leaksSTRATOFLEX HOSE ASSY LEAKS. HOSE HARD AND BRITTLE. SUBMITTER STATED HOSES IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT OF TURBO AIRCRAFT DO NOT SEEM TO LAST AS LONG (DUE TO HEAT). ONLY 2 YEARS, 6 MONTHS OLD.Oct 1, 1997 · N4905C · Cessna T210NSDR 97ZZZX4410Ejector Pump · leakingAFTER LEVEL OFF, CRUISE FLIGHT, 1,000 FEET. SMELLED FUEL FUMES IN COCKPIT. FOUND FUEL LEAKING FROM BOTTOM OF AIRCRAFT. REPLACED FUEL EJECTOR PUMP WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT SN 32697. OPS CHECK OK IAW BELL 206L-2 MM. NO LEAKS.Oct 1, 1997 · N2025G · Bell 206L1SDR 99ZZZX732Tube · looseMIA/TPA - FLT 7403 - PILOT REPORT: LEFT FIREWALL FUEL VALVE T-HANDLE ILLUMINATED DURING TAKEOFF. ABORTED TAKEOFF. RE-SECURED LOOSE BLAST TUBE ON LT COWLING, INBOARD SIDE. (X)Sep 30, 1997 · N150UE · Beech 1900CSDR UPS97424466Sump Drain · leakingON TAKEOFF A VERY STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WAS DETECTED IN COCKPIT AND UPPER DECK ODOR LASTED ABOUT 5 MINUTES. FOUND (2) SUMP DRAINS LEAKING (REF ITEMS 1 AND 2) RESULTING IN FUEL ENTERING INTO THE BODY FAIRINGS AND A/C BAY CLEANED AND SECURED GROUND SERVICE CONNESep 16, 1997 · N672UP · Boeing 747123FSDR CA971015049Valve · leaking(CAN) START DRAIN VALVE FAILED FUNCTIONAL CHEAK. LEAKS SMALL AMOUNT OF FUEL BACK TO TANK WHEN ENGINE AT BOTH IDLE AND FULL THROTTLE. REPLACED.Sep 12, 1997 · Snias AS350BASDR 97ZZZX4532Pump · failedCREW WAS UNABLE TO TRANSFER FUEL OUT OF THE FUSELAGE TANK. SUSPECT CAUSE FAILED PUMP MOTOR. RECOMMEND INCREASED PRODUCT RELIABILITY THROUGH NORMAL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROCESS OR RE-DESIGN OF PUMP WITH DUAL MOTORS ON COMMON SHAFT AND SOME INDICATION WHEN ONESep 11, 1997 · N50MJ · Lear 35ASDR 97ZZZX4429Fuel System · fumesIN-FLIGHT, FUEL FUMES IN COCKPIT. CAUSE UNKNOWN. FUEL SYSTEM FLUID AND VENT SYSTEM INSPECTED - FUEL SYSTEM TOPPED OFF AND LEAK CHECKED. NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND. BOOST PUMPS ENERGIZED FOR CIRCULATION THROUGH SYSTEM, NO DISCREPANCIES FOUND.Sep 9, 1997 · N3890B · Bell 206L1SDR USAASB97243Cross Feed Valve · failedPVD - (FL 549) - AT FL 350, CREW WAS BALANCING FUEL LOAD WHEN A SLIGHT VIBRATION ON THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS FELT. ENGINE NR 1 BEGAN TO DECAY, THEN QUIT (FLAMED OUT). THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO PHL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. TOTAL SINGLE ENGINE TIME WAS Sep 8, 1997 · N783AU · Boeing 7374B7SDR 97ZZZX4224Fuel Line · failedPVD - (FL 549) - AT FL 350, CREW WAS BALANCING FUEL LOAD WHEN A SLIGHT VIBRATION ON THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS FELT. ENGINE NR 1 BEGAN TO DECAY, THEN QUIT (FLAMED OUT). THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO PHL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. TOTAL SINGLE ENGINE TIME WAS Sep 8, 1997 · N783AU · Boeing 7374B7SDR 97ZZZX4223Valve Actuator · failedPVD - (FL 549) - AT FL 350, CREW WAS BALANCING FUEL LOAD WHEN A SLIGHT VIBRATION ON THE NR 1 ENGINE WAS FELT. ENGINE NR 1 BEGAN TO DECAY, THEN QUIT (FLAMED OUT). THE AIRCRAFT DIVERTED TO PHL AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. TOTAL SINGLE ENGINE TIME WAS Sep 8, 1997 · N783AU · Boeing 7374B7SDR 97ZZZX4313Hose · leakDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, FUEL HOSES AT FUEL SELECTOR AND STRAINERS WERE MOVED FOR INSPECTION FOR HARDNESS. ALL FUEL HOSES BEGAN TO LEAK FUEL THROUGH EXTERIOR BRAID AFTER BEING DISTURBED. NEW HOSES CONFORMING TO MIL-H-879U INSTALLED. ORIGINAL HOSES MANUFACTSep 5, 1997 · N41879 · Piper PA31325SDR 97ZZZX4437Fuel Line · blockedGENERAL - APPLIES TO ALL AIRCRAFT. DURING TROUBLESHOOTING FUEL SYSTEM FOR LEFT AND RIGHT TANK, UNEVEN FUEL FLOW, FOUND PIECE OF AFTER-MARKET 6 INCH ROUND GAS TANK OCTANE RATING PLACARD/STICKER LODGED IN FUEL LINE AT SUMP CHECK VALVE PARTIALLY RESTRICTING FUELSep 1, 1997 · N349MF · Beech T34BSDR CA970922028End Fitting · failed(CAN) DURING CRUISE THE PILOT COMPLAINED OF THE SMELL OF FUEL. FUEL FOUND LEAKING FROM BEHIND THE COWL WITH ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP ON.Aug 27, 1997 · Dhav DHC3SDR HEEA0010857Switch · failedNO POWER TO AUX. FUEL SYSTEM. SWITCH FAILED.Aug 21, 1997 · N3893P · Bell 412SDR 9716009903Engine · smokedTOWER REPORTED SMOKE FROM RIGHT ENGINE ON TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF WAS ABORTED AT 105 KNOTS AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO THE GATE. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED AND FOUND FUEL ON RIGHT WING TIP AT VENT BOX AREA. RAN RIGHT ENGINE TO TAKEOFF POWER FOR THREE MINUTES AND NO Aug 19, 1997 · N953N · Doug DC931SDR CA970902027Fuel Feed Line · chafed(CAN) TECHNICIAN NOTED FUEL LEAK BY A DRAIN LOCATED OUTBOARD THE LEFT HAND NACELLE. THIS IS THE DRAIN FOR THE SHROUD IN THE DRY BAY. TWO LINES INSIDE THE SHROUD WERE FOUND CHAFED DUE TO FRICTION AGAINST TWO WASHERS LOCATED ON EACH SIDE OF THE PACKING. ACCORDINAug 14, 1997 · Dhav DHC8102SDR 97ZZZX3790Fuel Line · chafingFOLLOWING AIRCRAFT INTERIOR REMOVAL, FOUND FUEL DISTRIBUTION LINES CHAFING ON FUSELAGE FRAMES. LINES WERE RIDING HARD ON EDGE OF CUT-OUTS. CHAFE WAS THROUGH RUBBER SLEEVE AND WAS METAL-TO-METAL ON THE LINE.Aug 14, 1997 · Cessna 172NSDR 9715389980Climb Vent · stuck openDURING CLIMBOUT, FUEL BEGAN VENTING OUT OF RIGHT WING VENT BOX. LEFT FUEL GAUGE SHOWED A 300 TO 400 LBS DECREASE, VENTING STOPPED AT 7800 LBS. FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DTW AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. SUSPECTED THAT THE CLIMB VENT WAS STUCK OPEN. MAINTENANCE PEAug 10, 1997 · N9344 · Doug DC931SDR 97ZZZX3741Hose · leakAEROQUIPT 601000-8D-0130 HOSE WAS FOUND LEAKING (FAST DRIP) ON INSPECTION. SIMILAR HOSE ON OTHER SIDE OF AIRCRAFT SEEPING. PART LOCATION RT WING ROOT. CURRENT DATES, A2Q91, CD3Q90, PT-4-91, 06827, RUBBER PSI-1000. INSTALLED 4-25-91, 667.1 HOURS. TIME NOW,Aug 6, 1997 · N4157E · Piper PA31P350SDR CA970731005Valve · worn(CAN) FOUND WHEN INVESTIGATING FUEL IMBALANCE. WEAR CAUSED BY INLET CHECK VALVE TO IMPELLER AND IMPELLER HOUSING, DEBRIS FROM WEAR CAUSING DAMAGE TO MAIN ROTOR. REPLACED.Jul 22, 1997 · Boeing 747475SDR WRLA97086Rccb · trippedDURING INITIAL CRUISE, FLIGHT CREW RECEIVED LEVEL 1 ALERT - TAIL TANK LEFT AND RIGHT BOOST PUMPS FAILED. FLIGHT CREW ELECTED TO RETURN TO POINT OF DEPARTURE FOR MAINTENANCE ACTION. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO POINT OF DEPARTURE, AND LANDED WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT.Jul 20, 1997 · N275WA · Doug MD11SDR 97ZZZX3504Coupling · failedCLAMP ON COUPLING OPENED AND FELL OFF. COUPLING LOCATED IN FUEL SUPPLY LINE JUST BELOW LEFT FUEL FILTER IN TAIL CONE. AIRCRAFT CREW NOTICED DECREASING FUEL QUANTITY AND DIVERTED TO BNA. LEFT ENGINE THROTTLE SET TO IDLE WHEN PROBLEM NOTICED. ENGINE FLAMED OUJul 16, 1997 · N111US · Lear 55CSDR 97UAL900538Press Switch · malfunctionedNR 2 FORWARD LOW PRESSURE BOOST PUMP SLOW TO INDICATE. *S/D* TROUBLESHOOTING INDICATED THAT THE NR 2 FORWARD BOOST PUMP WAS OPERATING NORMALLY. CLEANED CANNON PLUG D76 AT SUBJECT BOOST PUMP, REPLACED BOTH BOOST PUMP LOW PRESSURE SWITCH, AND THE BOOST PUMP IJul 15, 1997 · N9054U · Boeing 737222SDR 97ZZZX3385Safety Valve · defectivePILATUS PN 959-90-91-131 SAFETY VALVE. DURING NORMAL CLEANING, NOTED THAT JET FUEL WAS COMING OUT OF THE DIFFERENTIAL CONTROL VALVE ASSY PORTION OF THE SAFETY VALVE. CLOSER INVESTIGATION SHOWED SMALL BELLOWS AND POPPET VALVE UNSERVICEABLE. CAUSE - THE STATIJul 11, 1997 · N62JT · Pilats PC12SDR HEEA0010438Cartridge · leakingCARTRIDGE LEAKING AROUND INNER RINGS.Jul 10, 1997 · N5000K · Bell 206L1SDR 97ZZZX3909Fuel Line · burstWHILE PRESSURIZING THIS FUEL LINE WITH AIR TO FIND A LEAK IN A DIFFERENT AREA, THIS LINE BURST DUE TO IT CHAFING ON ANOTHER LINE. THIS LINE NORMALLY CARRIES ABOUT 300 PSI, AND HAD IT BURST IN-FLIGHT, IT WOULD HAVE SPRAYED THE TAILCONE WITH FUEL. REPLACED THEJul 9, 1997 · N166RM · Israel 1125SDR 97UAL900512Vent Tube · brokenDURING CLIMBOUT, UNWANTED FUEL TRANSFER OCCURRED. THE FLIGHT CONTINUED TO DEN. *S/D* REPLACED BROKEN VENT TUBE ELBOW IN NR 3 FUEL TANK.Jul 3, 1997 · N7293U · Boeing 727222SDR AU970768Pipe · mis-installed(AUS) FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM INCORRECTLY FITTED - FUEL LINES TO THE TRANSFER PUMP WERE REVERSED - PROBLEM FOUND IN BOTH RH AND LH FUEL TANKS - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERRORJun 30, 1997 · Cessna 310RSDR 97ZZZX3970Filter · pluggedFUEL LINE INADVERTENTLY LEFT OPEN FOR 2 MONTHS DURING OTHER REPAIRS. LINE ASSEMBLED WITHOUT PROPER INSPECTION. POST-ACCIDENT INSPECTION REVEALED UNKNOWN CONTAMINATE IN FILTER OF LT CARBURETOR. RECOMMEND ALWAYS PLUGGING LINES DURING DIS-ASSEMBLY. ALWAYS PURJun 29, 1997 · N169RD · Amtr NIEUPORT12SDR 97ZZZX2958Fitting · seepOWNER COMPLAINED OF FUEL SMELL IN THE COCKPIT. FOUND A SEEP ON THE EXIT FITTING, TOP OF HEADER TANK, UNDER DASH GOING TO THE FIREWALL SOV. THIS TANK IS SUPPLIED BY BOTH WING TANKS. FITTING IS A COMPRESSION TYPE, NOT AN AN-FLARE. MECHANIC WENT TO SNUG IT Jun 23, 1997 · N8SC · Bbavia 8KCABSDR HEEA0010158Valve · leaksAFT FUEL TANK SUMP VALVE LEAKS FUEL.Jun 17, 1997 · N407PH · Bell 407SDR 97UAL900453Relay · failedNR 2 TANK FORWARD FUEL PUMP LOW PRESSURE LIGHT IS ON WHEN SWITCH IS ON WITH FUEL PRESENT IN THE TANK. CREW ATTEMPTED TO TURN PUMP OFF AND WOULD NOT TURN OFF. LEFT SWITCH IN ON POSITION AND SHORTLY THEREAFTER PUMP LOW PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. CREW FOUND PUMP Jun 15, 1997 · N9054U · Boeing 737222SDR 97UAL900463Coupling Seal · wornFUEL RUNNING FROM NR 1 ENGINE PYLON AFT DRAIN TUBE. *S/D* REPLACED PYLON FUEL SUPPLY LINE GAMMA COUPLING SEALS.Jun 13, 1997 · N1856U · Doug DC1030SDR 97ZZZX3604Seal · defectiveRUBBER SWELLED ON SEAL.Jun 11, 1997 · N317MC · Bolkms BK117C1SDR 97ZZZX2940Hose Assy · leaksHOSE ASSY LEAKS. NOT AT FITTINGS, BUT IN MIDDLE OF HOSE. HOSE HAS STAINLESS BRAID ON OUTSIDE WHICH LOOKS FINE, BUT RUBBER IS DETERIORATED.Jun 4, 1997 · N4105D · Piper PA31350SDR 97ZZZX3742Hose Assy · deterioratedDURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE RUBBER HOSE ASSEMBLY PROVIDING FUEL TO THE ELECTRIC FUEL PUMP WAS REMOVED. THE RUBBER HOSE STOCK WAS EXTREMELY FRAYED BY BOTH SOCKETS. THE WIRE SUPPORT WINDING WAS UNWOUND AND PROTRUDING. THE IDENTIFICATION TAG SHOWED THE ASJun 1, 1997 · N4339K · Tmpson NAVIONASDR P2EA97037Defuel Valve · out of positionFLT 635 - MCI - AIR RETURN - EMERGENCY DECLARED, LANDING UNEVENTFUL. EXPERIENCED FUEL IMBALANCE AFTER DEPARTURE, RETURNED MCI. FOUND DEFUEL VALVE IN OPEN POSITION AND NR 1 TANK VALVE OPEN. DEFUELED AIRCRAFT AND ACCOMPLISHED KNOWN QUANTITY FUELING. CLOSED AMay 31, 1997 · N603DJ · Boeing 737222SDR 97UAL900367Fuel · transferCREW REPORTED AN UNWANTED FUEL TRANSFER OUT OF THE NR 1 MAIN FUEL TANK. INSPECTED FUEL VENT PIPE. NO DISCREPANCIES NOTED. UNABLE TO DUPLICATE CREW REPORT. NO HISTORY OF UNWANTED FUEL TRANSFER.May 15, 1997 · N7453U · Boeing 727222SDR HAIHEEA9851Float Switch · failedFLOAT SWITCH WILL NOT SHUT OFF FUEL.May 13, 1997 · N125CS · Braero HS125700ASDR 97UAL900364Valve Body · brokenUNWANTED FUEL TRANSFER. *S/D* THE SHAFTS TO BOTH JETTISON TRANSFER VALVES IN THE CENTER TANK WERE BROKEN. DUE TO PRESSURE IN THE MANIFOLD, THE VALVE BODY WAS FREE TO FLOP OPEN AND CAUSED THE FUEL IMBALANCE PROBLEM. REPLACED TRANSFER VALVES, OPERATION CHECKMay 10, 1997 · N174UA · Boeing 747422SDR 97ZZZX3537Bellcrank · corrodedDURING A ROUTINE 600-HOUR INSPECTION, THE FUEL SYSTEM LP COCK BELLCRANK AND CROSSFEED BELLCRANK WERE FOUND EXTENSIVELY CORRODED. THIS AREA IS BETWEEN THE MAIN GEAR WHEELWELLS BELOW THE POTTY AREA. EVIDENCE OF 'BLUE POTTY WATER' SATURATED THE AREA. ACCESS TOMay 9, 1997 · N800N · Braero BAE125800ASDR TWRA9780Fuel Valve · leakingNR 3 MAIN FULE TANK INDICATES AN INCREASE OF 4200 LBS PER HOUR. REPLACED NR 3 MAIN FUEL VALVE AND LEFT PUMP DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE. REPLACED I/B FILL VALVE AND FLAPPER IN I/B PUMP CHECK VALVE. (M)May 6, 1997 · N604FF · Boeing 747121SDR CA970731004Valve · worn(CAN) DURING TORUBLE SHOOTING FOR FUEL IMBALANCE DISCREPANCIES FOUND INLET CHECK VALVE WEARING INTO PUMP INLET IMPELLER, DEBRIS CAUSING DAMAGE TO MAIN PUMP ROTOR. REPLACED.Apr 28, 1997 · Boeing 747475
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