Service difficulty report · Skin · Cessna 150F

Difficulty date
November 4, 2003
Submitted
December 8, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8006S
Make and model
Cessna 150F
Aircraft serial
15061606
Engine
Cont O200*
Part
Skin
Part number
0426508910
Condition
Corroded
Location
Lt, Rt Wing Tank
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

LOWER TANK SKINS CORRODED THROUGH IN STRAINER ASSEMBLY SUMP. CORROSION NOTED IN OTHER AREAS OF TANK LOWER SURFACE CONSISTENT WITH STANDING BEADS OF WATER. CORROSION NOTED AROUND FUEL DRAIN VALVE PAD. STRAINER ASSEMBLY SUMP IS LOW POINT IN THE TANK AND HAS NO PROVISIONS FOR DRAIN. BOTH LT AND RT TANKS AFFECTED. AIRCRAFT INACTIVE FOR ABOUT A YEAR.(AL03200409911)

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