JASC 2820

Service difficulty reports · 3,631

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SDR 95ZZZX6002Vent Line · fuel fumesAIR CREW REPORTED A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN FULL POWER WAS SET FOR TAKEOFF. FUEL TANK VENT LINES ARE ROUTED IN COCKPIT AND OUT THROUGH BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. SUSPECT FUEL FUMES COMING IN FROM AROUND VENT LINES.Sep 28, 1995 · N3037T · Slnsby T67M260SDR 95ZZZX6001Vent Line · fuel fumesAIR CREW REPORTED A STRONG SMELL OF FUEL WHEN FULL POWER WAS SET FOR TAKEOFF. FUEL TANK VENT LINES ARE ROUTED IN COCKPIT AND OUT THROUGH BELLY OF AIRCRAFT. SUSPECT FUEL FUMES COMING IN FROM AROUND VENT LINES.Sep 28, 1995 · N3047K · Slnsby T67M260SDR COMA9511975Tube Assy · crackedFUEL LEAKING FROM LT ENGINE NACELLE. REPLACED CRACKED VENT VALVE FLOW LINE IN LT NACELLE.Sep 27, 1995 · N137H · Emb EMB120RTSDR CA951010036Fuel Dist. · trapped air(CAN)#1 ENGINE FLAME OUT. FUEL GAUGE SHOWED 280 LBS, #1 FUEL LOW LIGHT ON #2 LIGHT OFF. FUEL QUANTITY SELECTOR SHOWED L/H TANK AT 0 LBS & R/H TANK 280 LBS. SELECTED INTERCONNECT OPEN UNTIL FUEL EQUALED IN BOTH TANKS. FUEL SAMPLES TAKEN THEN FUEL FILTERS DRAINSep 27, 1995 · Bell 212SDR HEEA955794Valve · failedVALVE SHORTED ELECTRICALLY. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND SOLENOID IS SHORTED OUT.Sep 21, 1995 · N911HM · Bolkms BO105SSDR CA951101202Fuel Line · worn(CAN)FUEL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE LEFT HAND WHEEL WELL AFTER FLIGHT. THE MOTIVE LINE FROM THE AUXILIARY TANK WAS FOUND CHAFED ON A WIRE BUNDLE TO THE POINT WHERE IT BEGAN TO LEAK. THE WIRE BUNDLE WAS UN TOUCHED.Sep 21, 1995 · Beech 200BEECHSDR 95ZZZX5209Transfer Pump · leakingAIRCRAFT LANDED AND DURING TAXI OUT, PILOT NOTICED GLOW NEAR RT NACELLE AREA. TOWER REPORTED SUSPECT FIRE. PILOT SHUT DOWN, EXITED AIRCRAFT. FIRE WAS EXTERNAL UNDER WING. FIRE EXTINGUISHED ON ITS OWN. NO DAMAGE TO AIRCRAFT FOUND ON FOLLOW-UP INSPECTION. Sep 15, 1995 · N401WD · Cessna 401ASDR HEED95346Filter · defectiveFILTER BYPASS BUTTON EXTENDED. REPLACED UNITSep 14, 1995 · N236X · Bell 230SDR HEEA955730Valve · trips breakerFUEL VALVE CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED.Sep 12, 1995 · N2258F · Bell 412SDR TWRA9560Bolt · looseAFTER TAKEOFF ORY-JFK, FUEL FUMES VERY STRONG IN FLIGHT DECK AREA. FUMES DISSIPATED AT 3.0 TO 4.0 FEET DURING CLIMB. DURING INSPECTION FOUND FUEL LEAK AT BOW TIE FITTING. REMOVED AND REPLACED BOLTS, RESEALED FITTING, IAW EA 57-112. LEAK CHECK OK. (M)Sep 11, 1995 · N2FOR · Boeing 747259BSDR 95ZZZX5253Clamp · defectiveINSPECTION FOUND FUEL FILTER CLAMP FAULTY. THIS IS FOLLOW-UP ON PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED REPORT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED THAT CLAMPS UTILIZED IN AREAS SUBJECT TO VIBRATION BE SAFTIED WITH WIRE TO PREVENT INADVERTENT OPENING.Sep 7, 1995 · N40CR · Lear 55CSDR CAL950783Fuel Coupling · leakingIAH - FLT 1230 - THE LEFT MAIN FUEL QUANTITY BEGAN TO DECREASE AS FUEL WAS TRANSFERRED FROM CENTER TANK AFTER TAKEOFF FROM IAH. THE LEFT FUEL QUANTITY STEADILY AND RAPIDLY DECREASED. THE CROSS-FEED WAS OPENED IN AN ATTEMPT TO BURN RT MAIN FUEL, BUT THE LT FUSep 2, 1995 · N70542 · Doug DC932SDR 95ZZZX5258Tube Assy · chafedFUEL ODOR NOTICED INSIDE TAILCONE DURING ROUTINE 1,200-HOUR INSPECTION. TRACED TO LT ENGINE MAIN FUEL TUBE ASSY WHERE IT PASSES NEXT TO CABIN AIR DISTRIBUTION DUCT COUPLING. THE COUPLING LOCK TAB HAD CHAFED THROUGH THE TUBE. WITH FUEL PRESSURE UP, THE FUEL Sep 1, 1995 · N741E · Lear 31ASDR COM31147Valve · failedTHE FUEL CROSS-FEED VALVE WILL NOT CLOSE, CIRCUIT BREAKER TRIPPED. REPLACED THE FUEL CROSS-FEED VALVE.Aug 29, 1995 · N344CA · Saab SF340ASDR 95ZZZX4465Tube · chafedDURING TROUBLESHOOTING OF FUEL LEVEL LOW LIGHT, LEFT SIDE, FOUND BOOST PUMP WIRE HARNESS HAD CHAFED THROUGH APPROXIMATELY 20-25 PERCENT OF WALL THICKNESS OF ALUMINUM TUBE, PN 6526355-37 (FIG. 01, ITEM 10, CHAPTER 28-20-00 IPB), AND INSULATION OF HARNESS WORN TAug 17, 1995 · N12549 · Cessna 550SDR GQRR431EBreaker · trippedNR 1 FUEL TRANSFER CIRCUIT BREAKER 'POPPED' IN-FLIGHT, CAUSE UNKNOWN. THIS CIRCUIT BREAKER CONTROLS THE FUEL SOLENOID FROM THE LEFT WING AS WELL AS THE TIMER THAT CONTROLS THE SOLENOID. UNREGULATED FUEL OVERFILLED BOTH FEEDER TANKS THEN WAS PIPED, UNDER PRESAug 16, 1995 · N12TX · Amd FALCON10SDR JZBR10764Hose · mismfgWHILE ACCOMPLISHING A HOSE CHANGE REQUIRED BY GULFSTREAM'S MM, CHAPTER 5, AT 5 YEARS, FOUND A NEW HOSE WITH ONE END NOT SWAGED. THE HOSE WAS ORDERED NEW AND RECEIVED IN GOOD CONDITION. ALL APPEARED GOOD UNTIL A LEAK CHECK REVEALED THE SWAGE WAS NOT APPLIED TAug 8, 1995 · N82A · Gulstm G1159ASDR HEEA955525Valve · malfunctionMOTOR WILL NOT STOP RUNNING.Aug 2, 1995 · N2775A · Bell 206L1SDR 95ZZZX5131Fitting · leakingTHE FUEL OUTLET AT THE REAR BOTTOM OF THE MAIN TANK WAS LEAKING SIGNIFICANTLY. IMPOSSIBLE TO TELL IF PIPE LUBRICATION WAS USED, BUT NO PIPE TAPE WAS NOTED. FITTINGS TIGHTENED THREE-QUARTER TURN.Aug 1, 1995 · N7FD · Child S1TPITTSSDR COM11939Pilot Valve · defectiveSERVICE DOOR WARNING ON CONTINUOUSLY. REPLACED THE RT FUEL VENT PILOT VALVE.Jul 26, 1995 · N189CA · Emb EMB120RTSDR CA960109003Hose Assembly · separated(CAN)MOTIVE FUEL FLEXIBLE HOSE ASSEMBLY SEPARATED FROM AFT END FITTING WHICH CONNECTS TO NACELLE VERTICAL FIREWALL. RESULTING LOSS OF FUEL CAUSED AIRCRAFT TO VEER SLIGHTLY TO LEFT DURING TAXI. HOSE RETURNE D TO MANUFACTURER FOR INVESTIGATION.Jul 26, 1995 · Dhav DHC8311SDR DLM88953194Circuit Breaker · failedAFT CENTER FUEL BOOST PUMP C/B POPPED ON ROTATION. RETURNED TO DFW. A PHASE MISSING AT PUMP C/B. REPLACED RT A/C BUS C/B B1-738.Jul 25, 1995 · N915DL · Doug MD88SDR WTAA950238Fuel Line · leakingSFO - LEFT ENGINE REPORTED TORQUE LIMITED DURING TAKEOFF ROLL. TAKEOFF ABORTED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE DEFERRED LEFT FUEL MOTIVE FLOW SYSTEM PER MEL 28-21-3. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE, MAINTENANCE SUBSEQUENTLY REPLACED LEAKING MOTIVE FLOW LINE IN LEJul 21, 1995 · N453UE · Emb EMB120RTSDR 95ZZZM301Switch · failedMCO - FLT NR 0119 - AIRCRAFT DIVERTED DUE TO THE CENTER TANK FUEL PUMP FAILING. MAINTENANCE REPLACED THE CENTER BOOST PUMP AND RIGHT PRESSURE SWITCH. OPERATIONS CHECKED NORMAL. (M)Jul 19, 1995 · N585US · Boeing 737301SDR 95ZZZX5190Shut-Off Valve · inoperativeDTW - DURING CLIMB THROUGH 26,000 FEET, NR 3 ENGINE TANK VALVE FLOW BAR LIGHT WENT OUT WHICH WAS ASSOCIATED WITH NR 3 ENGINE FLAMING OUT. ENGINE WINDMILL FOR 20 MINUTES OIL PRESS. REPLACED NR 3 ENGINE FUEL TANK SHUT-OFF VALVE IAW MM 28-24-15 AND VALVE SWITCHJul 8, 1995 · N188AT · Lkheed 10113851SDR JZBR10654Jet Pump · inlet blockedIN-FLIGHT, LEFT FUEL PRESSURE LIGHT CAME ON. UPON ACTUATING BOOST PUMP, LIGHT WENT OUT. IN TROUBLESHOOTING THE SYSTEM, FOUND THERE WAS NO MOTIVE FLOW TO THE LEFT ENGINE. REMOVED JET PUMP AND FOUND A PIECE OF PLASTIC, THE SAME SIZE AS THE MOTIVE FLOW INLET LJul 1, 1995 · N45MS · Israel 1125SDR 95ZZZX3596Clamp · openedMAIN FUEL LINE SUPPLY FROM RT WING TO RT ENGINE CLAMP OPENED UP WHILE AIRCRAFT WAS IN FLIGHT CAUSING FUEL LOSS. FUEL IMBALANCE AND RIGHT ENGINE FLAME-OUT AFTER LANDING. THIS CLAMP IS EASILY OPENED BY JUST BUMPING IT. RIGHT MAIN FUEL LINE HAS NO STAND-OFF TOJul 1, 1995 · N40CR · Lear 55CSDR HEEA955273Valve · brokenVALVE BROKEN AT FILTER FITTING.Jun 27, 1995 · N30PH · Beech 200BEECHSDR 95ZZZX3633Hose · deterioratedDURING STRUCTURAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED FUEL SHROUD LEAK AT BS 900 - BS 910. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FEED LINE DETERIORATED AND SEEPING AT SLEEVE FITTING. HOSE AGE OVER 22 YEARS.Jun 16, 1995 · N354PA · Boeing 727225SDR HEEA955163Valve · intermittentINTERMITTENTLY INOPERATIVE. INSPECTED BY ACCESSORY OVERHAUL SHOP AND FOUND SOLENOID OPERATES, BUT THE VALVE STICKS AFTER VALVE WARMS UP.Jun 13, 1995 · N9190Y · Bolkms BO105SSDR 95ZZZX3513Hose Assy · corrodedDURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NOTED CORROSION ON FUEL LINE AT LEFT FUEL TANK. CORROSION WAS BETWEEN HOSE AND ALUMINUM SOCKET. HOSE WAS DATED 2Q67 (ORIGINAL). UPON HOSE DISASSEMBLY, SOCKET WAS FOUND CORRODED 75 PERCENT OF ITS THICKNESS. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS DUE TJun 12, 1995 · N4643R · Piper PA28140SDR DLL14952694Sensor · malfunctionedON CLIMBOUT AND CRUISE WITH FULL FUEL LOADS, AIRCRAFT EXPERIECNED SEVERAL INSTANCES OF EXCESSIVE FUEL VENTING OVERBOARD, RESULTING IN AIR TURNBACK. EXTENSIVE TROUBLESHOOTING DETERMINED PROBLEM WAS WITH FUEL TRANSFER SYSTEM. A FAULTY THERMISTOR AND SIGNAL CONJun 11, 1995 · N737D · Lkheed 1011385115SDR 95UAL737081Check Valve · mis installedCREW REPORTS FUEL IS USED FROM NR 2 FUEL TANK INSTEAD OF CENTER TANK WITH ALL PUMPS ON. FOUND CENTER TANK CHECK VALVE INSTALLED IN THE NR 2 MAIN TANK CHECK VALVE POSITION.Jun 5, 1995 · N974UA · Boeing 737291SDR COM60487Shutoff Valve · failedRIGHT TRANSFER SHUT-OFF VALVE FAILED. REPLACED THE SHUT-OFF VALVE.May 30, 1995 · N943CA · Cndair CL6002B19SDR 95ZZZW734Crossfeed Valve · malfunctionedCDG - DURING SECOND SEGMENT CLIMB, WHEN CROSSFEED FROM NR 2 AND NR 3 MAIN FUEL TANKS WAS INITIATED, NR 1 ENGINE SPUN DOWN. TURN ON ALL BOOST PUMPS. ENGINE RESTART WAS NORMAL. NR 2 CROSSFEED VALVE HAD BEEN PREVIOUSLY PLACARDED PER MEDP. USED ALTERNATE CROSSFMay 11, 1995 · N93108 · Boeing 747131SDR 95ZZZX2910Crossfeed · malfunctionPBI\IAD - FLT 466 - CREW EXPERIENCED AN 800 POUND FUEL IMBALANCE FROM RIGHT WING TO LEFT. AIRCRAFT LANDED IN IAD WITHOUT INCIDENT. IAD MAINTENANCE FILLED AIRCRAFT FULL OF FUEL AND RAN ALL PUMPS. NEXT, TAXIED AIRCRAFT USING BRAKES AND THROTTLE ABRUPTLY, NO LMay 8, 1995 · N919VV · Doug DC932SDR 95ZZZM2Fuel Shutoff Vlv · failedFLT 81 - HNL - ON CLIMB-OUT NR 3 ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE INTRANSIT LIGHT ILLUMINATED BRIGHT, ENGINE SHUT DOWN. REWIRED VALVE CIRCUIT WIRING FROM WING ROOT TO VALVE. REPLACED FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE ACTUATOR MOTOR. SYSTEM CHECKED NORMAL. (M)May 5, 1995 · N853FT · Boeing 747122SDR COM31072Shutoff Valve · defectiveLEFT FUEL VALVE 'CLOSED' INDICATOR ILLUMINATED INTERMITTENTLY. REPLACED THE L/T FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE.May 4, 1995 · N347CA · Saab SF340ASDR 95ZZZM114Fuel · siphoningFLT NR 513 - ATL-MCO - AFTER AIRCRAFT WAS ON CLIMB-OUT FROM ATL, ANOTHER AIR CARRIER REPORTED FUEL COMING FROM THE RIGHT WING TIP. AIRCRAFT IMMEDIATELY RETURNED FOR LANDING. TRANSFERRED FUEL FROM LEFT TANK TO RIGHT TANK WHICH STOPPED SIPHONING OF FUEL. TRIEApr 28, 1995 · N919VV · Doug DC932SDR 95ZZZX2705Tube Assy · brokenPILOT REPORTED NR 1 ENGINE QUIT IN-FLIGHT AT 10,000 FEET JUST AS THOUGH THE MIXTURE WAS PULLED. ACFT LANDED WITHOUT PROBLEM. TROUBLESHOOTING FOUND COPPER TUBE FOR FUEL FLOW/PRESSURE INDICATION BROKEN COMPLETELY JUST BEHIND B-NUT AND SLEEVE THAT ATTACHES TUBEApr 27, 1995 · N39592 · Piper PA34200TSDR 95ZZZX2907Plug · leakingAIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED FUEL STARVATION - MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. FOUND TWO LOOSE PLUGS PN 35-921176 (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE LEAKING FUEL AND SUCKING AIR. WHEN FUEL TANKS WERE SWITCHED, THE FUEL PRESSURE WOULD DROP BELOW 5 PSI AND NEVER RECOVER. SUBMIApr 26, 1995 · N8461A · Beech A35SDR USAA950409Fuel Vent Valve · failedDCA - FLT 200 - ON TAKEOFF, TOWER ADVISED FLIGHT THAT FUEL WAS BEING SIPHONED OUT OF WING. FLIGHT RETURNED TO DCA WHERE LANDING WAS WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED LT O/B FUEL VENT VALVE. NO LEAKS NOTED. (Z)Apr 25, 1995 · N856US · Fokker F28MK0100SDR EIAA9514Valve · closedJFK - LOG PAGE A 7103 - NR 4 ENGINE WILL NOT CROSSFEED. FOUND NR 4 CROSSFEED VALVE IN CLOSED POSITION. SECURED VALVE OPEN AS REQUIRED PER MEL 28-5 DDPG. ITEM TO CONTINUE ON DMI NR 743. VERIFIED VALVE OPEN BY TRANSFERRING FUEL BETWEEN TANK 3 AND 4 MAIN. (XApr 23, 1995 · N485EV · Boeing 747212BSDR 9506569951Vent Valve · malfunctionedFUEL BEGAN LEAKING FROM RIGHT WING TANK EN ROUTE PVD-DTW. LEAK WAS APPROXIMATELY 1600 LBS IN ONE HOUR. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO BUF AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. REPLACED CLIMB VENT VALVE IN LEFT MAIN FUEL TANK. LEAK CHECK GOOD. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.Apr 21, 1995 · N9347 · Doug DC932SDR 9506162290Hose · leakingDURING TAXI OUT, KEROSENE SMELL IN AFT CABIN. CAPTAIN REQUESTED CFR AND TAXIED BACK TO THE GATE WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE FOUND THE NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FEED LINE LEAKING ABOVE APU EXHAUST SHROUD. REPLACED THE FUEL FEED HOSE.Apr 18, 1995 · N290US · Boeing 727251SDR MZZA9521Valve · malfunctionedGUM - FLT 275 - L/P 7016123 - DUE TO NR 1 FUEL MANIFOLD VALVE PREVIOUSLY PLACARDED (MEL 28-07, L/P 791622) AND THE MANIFOLD VALVE SAFETIED IN THE OPEN POSITION, FLIGHT CREW REPORTED NR 1 TANK BURNED FUEL REGARDLESS IF THE BOOST PUMPS WERE TURNED OFF WHEN ATTEMApr 14, 1995 · N79745 · Boeing 727224SDR USAA950366Connector · failedCLT - FLT 0052 - FLIGHT RETURNED TO CLT DUE TO A FUEL IMBALANCE. FLIGHT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPAIRED A CONNECTOR IN THE WHEELWELL AND SEVERAL FLAG TERMINALS ON THE PROBES. (X)Apr 8, 1995 · N481US · Fokker F28MK4000SDR CAL950350Vent Valve · malfunctionedFLT NR 1454 - IAH - ON CLIMB-OUT FUEL VENTING OVERBOARD OUT LEFT WING. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO IAH. FOUND THAT CLIMB VENT VALVE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. REMOVED AND REPLACED VENT VALVE P/N 770400. FILLED RT WING TO 9300 LBS AND OPS CHECK GOOD. (W)Apr 5, 1995 · N12532 · Doug DC932SDR 95ZZZX1925Fuel Line · leakingJFK - DURING WALK-AROUND INSPECTION, FUEL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM INBD SIDE OF NR 2 PYLON ABOVE ENGINE. REMOVED L/E GAP COVER PANEL. FOUND FUEL FEED TUBE LEAKING DUE TO A HOLE CHAFED IN TUBE BY THE PNEUMATIC DUCT CLAMP. REMOVED TUBE AND ACCOMPLISHED A TEMPORApr 5, 1995 · N857FT · Boeing 747132SDR 95ZZZX2238Tube Assembly · corrodedDURING MAJOR INSPECTION BUILD-UP, NOTICED ON INLET AND OUTLET TUBE ASSEMBLIES IN FUEL VALVE BAY. WHEN CLEANED, SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ESPECIALLY UNDER B-NUTS. THESE PARTICULAR TUBES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL SLEEVES, AND ALUMINUM TUBING AND NUTS.Mar 30, 1995 · N3184P · Bell 206L1
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