SDR 03022601

Service difficulty report · Solenoid · Piper PA31

Difficulty date
February 27, 2003
Submitted
May 28, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9132Y
Make and model
Piper PA31
Aircraft serial
31178
Engine
Lyc TIO540*
Part
Solenoid
Part number
A23D0475
Condition
Leaking
Location
Fuel System
Part time
257 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PILOT REPORTED A FUEL ODOR IN THE COCKPIT ON PREFLIGHT INSPECTION. MAINTENANCE INSPECTED THE COCKPIT AND COMBUSTION HEATER AREA IN THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE THE NOSE SECTION AND FOUND THE HEATER FUEL SHUT OFF SOLENOID LEAKING FUEL FROM THE CASE HOUSING.

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