Service difficulty report · Pump · Cessna 182T

Difficulty date
January 4, 2005
Submitted
May 18, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2182F
Make and model
Cessna 182T
Aircraft serial
18281340
Engine
Lyc IO540*
Part
Pump
Part number
A8160D
Part serial
109113
Condition
Obstructed
Location
Fuel System
Part time
142 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

RECEIVED BOOST PUMP FOR WARRANTY CREDIT WITH A CUSTOMER COMPLAINT OF (BREAKER POPS WHEN FUEL PUMP IS TURNED ON). PRELIMINARY INSPECTION OF THE PUMP REVEALED FOREIGN MATERIAL IN THE INLET PORT. FURTHER INSPECTION OF THE PUMP REVEALED THE FOREIGN MATERIAL TRIED TO PASS THROUGH THE PUMP AND HAD LOCKED THE ROTOR IN THE INSERT. THIS WOULD CAUSE THE PUMP TO DRAW HIGH AMPS. (K)

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