# SDR 2003FA0000499

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 17, 2003
- Submitted: May 15, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Pwa PT6A34
- System (JASC): [7310 · Engine Fuel Distribution](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7310)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0000499

## Discrepancy

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.

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