JASC 2821

Service difficulty reports · 366

Reports filed under 2821 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer, newest first.

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  WHERE jasc_code = '2821'
  ORDER BY difficulty_date DESC"

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SDR 99ZZZX2162Time Delay · malfunctionedDURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION OF ANTI-ICE FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY, DISCOVERED THE TIME DELAY FOR THE BYPASS INDICATOR PRESS-TO-TEST WAS NOT DELAYING THE SIGNAL. REPLACED TIME DELAY.May 5, 1999 · N5074R · Hughes 369DSDR HEEA061678Filter · brokenBYPASS BUTTON MISSING ON FUEL FILTER.Apr 5, 1999 · N6748D · Bell 206L3SDR RAIA981201Filter · failedFLT 7091 - SPI - RIGHT ENGINE SHUTDOWN ON IT'S OWN. FUEL CROSSFEED SWITCH WAS OPEN AND LEFT BOOST PUMP ON ONLY. MAINTENANCE PERFORMED EXTENSIVE ENGINE RUNS AND REPLACED RIGHT ENGIEN FUEL FILTER. (M)Dec 4, 1998 · N343TE · Bag JETSTM3201SDR CA981214016Filter Plug · leaking(CAN) NR 2 ENGINE LOW PRESSURE FUEL FILTER DRAIN PLUG FOUND LEAKING. PLUG WAS FOUND LOOSE EVEN THOUGH IT WAS LOCKED WIRED. PART TC: 3,840.Dec 1, 1998 · Dhav DHC8102SDR HEEA0016832Filter · corrodedBOWL NUT WORN AND CORRODED IN FUEL SYSTEM.Nov 24, 1998 · N350BZ · Snias AS350B2SDR 99ZZZX964Fuel Filter · dirtyIN-FLIGHT, ENGINE STOPPAGE. PILOT EXPERIENCED ENGINE STOPPAGE IN-FLIGHT, SAW FUEL PRESSURE GAUGE REGISTERING ZERO. WHEN HE TURNED ON FUEL PUMP BOOST SWITCH, ENG RE-STARTED AND MADE A SAFE LANDING. UPON INVESTIGATION OF FUEL SYSTEM, FOUND THE FUEL FILTER DIRNov 9, 1998 · N36LK · Conaer LA4200SDR AU981418Retainer · broken(AUS) LT ENGINE FUEL FILTER BOWL RETAINER BROKEN.Oct 30, 1998 · Bnorm BN2A20SDR 98ZZZX4242Fuel Strainer · failedDURING SCHEDULED INSPECTION, STRAINER STANDPIPE WAS INSPECTED PER SEB 97-9 AND FAILED INSPECTION - MEASURED 1.758 INCH. A LIGHT TO MODERATE FORCE APPLIED TO STANDPIPE CAUSED IT TO SEPARATE FROM TOP CASTING. REMOVAL OF CASTING ASSY FROM ACFT AND INSP SHOWED SSep 23, 1998 · N5258Q · Cessna 150LSDR HEEA0015709Filter · damagedTREADS ON BOWL STRIPPED.Aug 19, 1998 · N4000L · Snias AS350B2SDR 98ZZZX2700Strainer · separationTHREADS BROKEN AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION OF THE BOWL AT GASCOLATOR ON THE NEW 172R DURING DISMANTLING ON THE FIRST 100 HOUR INSPECTION. INTERNAL INSPECTION HAS REVEALED THAT ONLY TWO THREADS WORKED FROM STANDPIPE 0756036-2 AND TOP ASSY 0756039-6. AIRWORTHINEJun 25, 1998 · N1FACN · Cessna 172RSDR 98ZZZX2359Plunger · wornFUEL STRAINER DRAIN PLUNGER NIPPLE LEAKING FASTER THAN BEFORE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED CHANGING FUEL OR RUBBER ON PLUNGER.Jun 19, 1998 · N6977B · Cessna T210MSDR 98ZZZX2356Plunger · wornFUEL STRAINER PLUNGER NIPPLE WEARING.Jun 13, 1998 · N732GR · Cessna T210LSDR HEEA0014125Element · cloggedFUEL FILTER LIGHT FLICKERED TWICE IN FLIGHT.May 6, 1998 · N40466 · Snias AS350B2SDR HEEA0014093Valve · leaksVALVE LEAKS.Apr 30, 1998 · N407PH · Bell 407SDR AU980479Filter · contaminated(AUS) DURING MAINTENANCE, BOTH MAIN FUEL FILTERS WERE FOUND HEAVILY CONTAMINATED BY A GREASY SUBSTANCE OVER THE FILTER WAFERS. THE SUBSTANCE WAS FOUND TO BE WATER SOLUBLE AND WHEN LEFT IN WATER PRODUCED (BY MULTIPLICATION), A GELATINOUS FUNGUS LIKE SUBSTANCE.Apr 28, 1998 · Piper PA31350SDR 98ZZZX2175Gascolator · wornPOSSIBLE LOSS OF FUEL GASCOLATOR DUE TO BREAKAGE OF BAIL. THIS HAS BEEN FOUND ON A NUMBER OF OLDER PIPERS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BAIL UPPER ENDS WEAR INTO THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY TO FIREWALL.Apr 27, 1998 · Piper PA11SDR 98ZZZX1622Cartridge Squib · failedCARTRIDGE FAILED RUPTURE DISC, OF FIRE EXTINGUISHER. SUSPECT CAUSE: CARTRIDGE FAILED TO RUPTURE DISC BECAUSE OF INSUFFICIENT EXPLOSIVE ENERGY IN OVERLAND AVIATION MANUFACTURED CARTRIDGE. CARTRIGE IS NOT AN APPROVED (OEM) WALTER KIDDE AEROSPACE COMPONENT. RApr 1, 1998SDR 98ZZZX1497Fuel Filter · contaminatedON MARCH 30, 1998 DURING CRUISE FLIGHT, NR 2 FUEL FILTER LIGHT CAME ON. PILOT TURNED A/C TO RETURN TO BASE. APPROXIMATELY 5 MINUTES LATER, THE NR 1 FUEL FILTER LIGHT ILLUMINATED. LANDED IN THE DESERT ONE MILE SOUTH OF WITTMAN, AZ. MAINTENANCE SAMPLED FUEL,Mar 30, 1998 · N132AE · Bolkms BK117B2SDR AU980398Filter · crushed(AUS) FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY STRAINER FOUND CRUSHED ALLOWING UNFILTERED FUEL INTO FUEL PUMP AND ENGINE SYSTEM. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.Mar 24, 1998 · Cessna 210KSDR 98ZZZX932Fuel Strainer · mismanufacturedFUEL STRAINER HEAD ASSY PURCHASED FACTORY NEW 1997. UPON INSTALLATION, SCREEN COULD NOT BE INSTALLED. PICK-UP TUBE HAD BEEN STAKED AT AN ANGLE TO BODY. THIS DID NOT OFFER CLEARANCE BETWEEN DRAIN STEM AND PICK-UP TUBE. ASSY MACHINE OR PART NOT JIGGED PROPERFeb 20, 1998 · N66381 · Cessna 150MSDR CA980303005Filter · broken(CAN) ON GROUND RUN THE AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE FUEL FILTER BOWL HAD BROKEN APART FROM THE HEAD ASSY.BY WAY OF THE CAST ASSY., WHICH HOLDS THE HELICOIL FOR THE BOWL.ONCE THE BOWL BROKE AWAY FUEL TO THE ENGINE WAS LOST.Feb 11, 1998 · Bell 206LSDR HEEA0012889Fuel Filter · leakingFUEL FILTER LEAKING.Feb 9, 1998 · N141MA · Bell 407SDR HEEA0012611Element · dirtyFUEL FILTER ELEMENT DIRTY.Jan 22, 1998 · N350BZ · Snias AS350B2SDR AU980494Filter · contaminated(AUS) NR 2 ENGINE FUEL FILTER CONTAMINATED.Jan 3, 1998 · Snias AS332LSDR CA980602048Switch · leaking(CAN) SMALL FUEL LEAK ON TOP OF MICHIGAN DYNAMICS AIRFRAME FUEL FILTER. FUEL SEEPING AROUND PINS OF THE CANNON PLUG.Nov 15, 1997 · Snias AS350BSDR GLBA97153Filter · stuckGRI - PLUNGER ON RIGHT AIRFRAME FUEL FILTER BOWL HOUSING STUCK. REPLACED FILTER AND BOWL ASSEMBLY. (M)Oct 9, 1997 · N169GL · Beech 1900DSDR CA971113044Fuel Filter · failed test(CAN) FUEL FILTER ASSEMBLY DID NOT INDICATE BYPASS WHEN PRE-FLIGHT BUTTON PUSHED OR ON DUMMY FILTER INSTALLATION FOR TESTING.Sep 15, 1997 · Snias AS350BASDR CA980615008Filter · failed(CAN) DURING TAKEOFF, THE FUEL BYPASS LIGHT CAME ON WITH A LOSS OF TORQUE ON NR 2 ENGINE. TROUBLESHOOTING WAS CARRIED OUT ON THE BYPASS AND FUEL SYSTEM. THE FLOW DIVIDER FILTER WAS CHECKED AND THE FUEL FILTER WAS REPLACED. GROUND RUNS COMPLETED WITH NO FAULSep 14, 1997 · Swrngn SA227ACSDR 97ZZZX3670Strainer · mismanufacturedTWO NEW PARTS RECEIVED FROM CESSNA. INLET STANDPIPE NOT FULLY INSERTED BEFORE CRIMP ALLOWING STANDPIPE TO FALL OUT. FUEL WOULD BYPASS STAINER SCREEN. DEFECT FOUND BY MECHANIC BEFORE INSTALLATION.Jul 28, 1997SDR 97ZZZX3481Fuel Filter · looseWHILE SERVICING THE FUEL BOWL FILTER SEGMENTS, THE THREADED POST WHICH RETAINS AND SECURES THE FILTERS AND BOWL TO THE ASSY BODY WAS FOUND LOOSE AND HELD IN BY ONLY ONE THREAD (1 FULL TURN). POST AND BODY HAVE APPROXIMATELY 8 THREADS. SUSPECT CAUSE WAS THAT Jul 22, 1997 · N113WB · Piper PA46350PSDR HAIHEEA9635Fuel Filter · defectiveNO FILTER LIGHT WHEN TEST BUTTON PUSHED ON IN PRE-FLIGHT.Apr 29, 1997 · N7077F · Bell 206L4SDR 97ZZZX2597Gasket · misinstalledPILOT REPORTED LOW FUEL FLOW AND HIGH EGT'S. AFTER EXTENSIVE T/S AND BENCH CHECK OF ENGINE FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS, DISCOVERED THE AIRFRAME FUEL SELECTOR VALVE SCREEN ASSY IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED. ACFT EQUIPPED WITH STC'D TIP TANKS WHICH UTILIZED A NONApr 29, 1997 · N99MK · Beech F33ASDR 97ZZZX2344Strainer Gasket · leakREPLACED FUEL STRAINER SCREEN/GASKET IN MARCH, 1996 WITH PN 22458-00 PURCHASED FROM PIPER. DURING ANUAL INSPECTION, FOUND FUEL STRAINER SEEPING AROUND CLAMP. UNABLE TO STOP SEEP WITH NEW CLAMP. THE DISTANCE BETWEEN BOWL ASSY AND COVER IN THE GASKET AREA IS Apr 19, 1997 · N8209P · Piper PA24250SDR HAIHEEA9418Element · dirtyFUEL FILTER DIRTY.Apr 16, 1997 · N6095S · Snias AS350B2SDR HAIHEEA9417Element · defectiveFUEL FILTER INOPERATIVE.Apr 16, 1997 · N6095S · Snias AS350B2SDR CA970407005Nipple · worn(CAN) GASCOLATOR FOUND LOOSE IN ITS MOUNTING BRACKET. NIPPLE REMOVED AND FOUND CHAFED 90 TO 95 PERCENT THROUGH THE WALL FROM THE FIREWALL AS THE NIPPLE PASSES THROUGH A HOLE IN FIREWALL. DESIGN OF GASCOLATOR DOES NOT PERMIT USE OF BULKHEAD FITTING TO SECURE UMar 6, 1997 · Bbavia 7ECASDR CA970226009Filter · damaged(CAN) FILTER BY-PASS LIGHT ON. FAULT TRACED TO DAMAGED HIGH PRESSURE FUEL FILTER. FUEL CONTROL UNIT ALSO REPLACED BECAUSE OF CONTAMINATION.Feb 18, 1997 · Snias AS350DSDR HEEA978915Element · contaminationFUEL FILTER CAUSED IMPENDING BYPASS LIGHT SUSPECT CONTAMINATION.Jan 21, 1997 · N6097Z · Snias AS350B2SDR 96ZZZX6144Drain Valve · stem failedON PRE-FLIGHT THIS VALVE WHICH IS ATTACHED TO AN ELBOW ATTACHED TO GASCOLATOR; WAS DIFFICULT TO PUSH IN TO DRAIN. A SLIGHT PULL WAS MADE AND THE STEM CAME OUT IN HAND. FUEL BEGAN TO DRAIN AND THE FUEL SELECTOR HAD TO BE SHUT OFF. VALVE WAS REMOVED AND THE RNov 28, 1996 · N55177 · Piper PA28R200SDR 97ZZZX195Gascolator · leakingWHILE INSPECTING A/C FOR FERRY FLIGHT FUEL WAS FOUND DRIPPING FROM GASCOLATOR. GASCOLATOR BOWL WAS NOT PROPERLY SEATED ON GASKET AND BAIL NUT WAS NOT SAFTIED. AD 47-20-01 HAD BEEN C/W 4 HRS PRIOR BY REPAIR STATION DVOR3450.Oct 3, 1996 · N9502E · Bbavia 11BCSDR CA961120010Fuel Filter · unmodified(CAN) MODIFICATION OF OUTLET BLEED PORT NOT INSTALLED. THIS CONDITION COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FLAME OUT (REF: BELL ASB 206-86-34).Sep 13, 1996 · Bell 206BSDR CA961120007Fuel Filter · erratic(CAN) BYPASS FUEL FLOW WAS FOUND TO BE ERRATIC. BYPASS VALVE CHANGED.Sep 13, 1996 · Snias AS350BSDR 96ZZZX4330Filter Assy · bowl looseENGINE FLAME-OUT ON POWER CHECK. FUEL FILTER BOWL FOUND LOOSE, SUFFICIENT TO ALLOW ENGINE FUEL STARVATION. FUEL BOWL IS TORQUED TO 25 INCH/POUND (THE LOWER TORQUE VALUE) AS HAD EXPERIENCED A CRACKED FILTER HOUSING WHEN TORQUED TO THE HIGH LIMITS. FILTER LOCAug 7, 1996 · N250TP · Beech A36SDR 96ZZZX4002Strainer · missingPILOT REPORTED AFTER SOME TURBULENCE ON FINAL APPROACH, ENGINE QUIT. ON INVESTIGATION, DISCOVERED THE FUEL STRAINER BOWL AND CAP WERE MISSING. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: PILOTS BE AWARE THAT FUEL DRAINS NEED TO BE SAFETIED AND CHECKED DURING PRE-FLIGHT.Jul 25, 1996 · N3122C · Cessna 180SDR 96ZZZX3208Cover · bowed fitDURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTICED FUEL STAINS ON GASCOLATOR BOWL. REPLACED GASKET BETWEEN BOWL AND COVER, BUT COULD NOT SEAL. FURTHER INSPECTION WITH A STRAIGHT EDGE REVEALED COVER WAS BOWED, NOT FLAT AT MATING SURFACE. SUSPECT CAUSE: MANY YEARS OF OVERTMay 29, 1996 · N432FL · Piper PA28140SDR 96ZZZX2659Line · leakA PERSISTANT FUEL STAIN WAS NOTICED AT THE FIREWALL. UPON REMOVAL OF THE FUEL STRAINER ASSY, DISCOVERED THE FITTING ON THE INSIDE WAS CROSS-THREADED AND WEEPING FUEL. THE REASON IT WAS CROSS-THREADED IS THAT THE FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL SELECTOR TO THE FUEL SMay 9, 1996 · N4365F · Piper PA28181SDR 96ZZZX3772Strainer · corrodedFUEL STRAINER ASSEMBLY FOUND TO HAVE SEVERE CORROSION ON THE INLET TUBE WHERE THE FILTER TOUCHES IT. THIS CAUSED HOLES IN THE TUBE AND ALLOWED UNFILTERED FUEL TO THE ENGINE. SUBMITTER STATED SAME PART NUMBER IS USED ON ALL 82-84 C210'S. SUSPECT DISSIMILAR MEMay 3, 1996 · N4636U · Cessna 210NSDR 96ZZZX2599Filter · defectivePRECAUTIONARY LANDING DUE TO FUEL FILTER CAUTION/WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED.Feb 27, 1996 · N67939 · Bell 206BSDR CA960321503Fuel Strainer · ice blockage(CAN)LEFT FUEL BOOST PUMPS (#1 & #2) FAULTED ON TAKEOFF, UNABLE TO RESET, NECESSARY TO CROSSFEED. MAINTENANCE ACTION INVOLVED INSTALLING NEW FUEL STRAINERS FOR FUEL PUMPS AS PER PRODUCTION PERMIT #2-28-20/ 351-28-74. MODIFICATION INTRODUCES NEW FUEL PUMP STRAIFeb 21, 1996 · Airbus A320211SDR AU960105Gascolator · leaking(AUS) RH ENGINE GASCOLATOR LOOSE DUE TO RETAINER ARM MOVING AND ALLOWING BOWL TO MOVE SIDEWAYS - FUEL LEAKING FROM GASCOLATOR -SUSPECT CAUSED BY OVERTORQUEING OF THE RETAINER ARM CAUSING DISTORTION OF THE ARMJan 29, 1996 · Bnorm BN2B20
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