Service difficulty report · Lock Plate

Difficulty date
April 17, 2003
Submitted
May 15, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A34
Part
Lock Plate
Part number
3011158
Condition
Distorted
Location
Fuel Manifold
Part time
6,921 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

LOCKPLATE WAS DISTORTED AND FAILED TO RETAIN FUEL TRANSFER TUBE IN THE FUEL MANIFOLD ADAPTER. RESULTING, FUEL LEAK CAUSE POWER LOSS/ EMERGENCY LANDING/ CRASH. RECOMMEND LOCKPLATES ARE INSPECTED FOR PROPER SEATING IN TRANSFER TUBES AT 100 HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.