SDR 2000ZZZX584

Service difficulty report · Cell

Difficulty date: February 23, 2000
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
System (JASC): 2810 · Fuel Storage
Part: Cell
Condition: Cracked
Component: Duracell · PORAPREFI
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

FUEL CELLS CRACKING INTERNALLY IF TANKS ARE NOT TOPPED OFF. HAVE RECEIVED 28 OF SUCH CELLS SINCE 11-30-99. CELLS ARE OF FAA APPROVED MATERIAL, ETC. SUBMITTER CONCERNED ABOUT THEIR RELIABILITY IN THE FUTURE IN THAT THERE ARE A LOT OF THESE CELLS OUT THERE. HAVE ADVISED MANUFACTURING INSPECTOR IN ATLANTA, GA OF THE PROBLEM TODAY, 2-24-00, AFTER FINDING RETURNS IN LOG BOOK. (X)