Service difficulty report · Shutoff Valve · Piper PA31

Difficulty date
September 27, 2006
Submitted
October 3, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N16SC
Make and model
Piper PA31
Aircraft serial
31639
Engine
Lyc TIO540*
Part
Shutoff Valve
Part number
A23D04
Condition
Leaking
Location
Heater
Part time
750 hours
Component
Heater · Janitrol
Component part number
B3040D39D59
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION FOUND FUEL LEAKING AROUND DIAPHRAGM JOINT. PART MADE BY DURING FIRST QUARTER OF 2001. PN A23D04, 7.5 PSI, 24 VOLT. (K)

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