SDR 2002F00284

Service difficulty report · Line · Lkheed 10113853

Difficulty date: December 3, 2001
Submitted: March 15, 2002
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N160AT
Make and model: Lkheed 10113853
Aircraft serial: 1217
System (JASC): 2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
Part: Line
Condition: Leaking
Location: Fuel System
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: J, A

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, ON CLIMB-OUT HAD EXCESSIVE FUEL FLOW ON NR 1 ENGINE. TOWER CALLED AND SAID VAPORS TRAILS WERE NOTED FROM NR 1. SCANNED NR 1 AND SAW FLUID. LEVELED OFF AND PULLED POWER BACK. FUEL LEAK STOPPED. DUMPED FUEL PRIOR TO LANDING. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL TUBE ASSEMBLY, HP TUBE FROM DISCONNECT TO MANIFOLD IAW EM 72-00-41, OPS CHECK GOOD. NO LEAKS NOTED. (M)