Service difficulty report · Selector Valve · Piper PA18125

Difficulty date
September 29, 2006
Submitted
September 29, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1896A
Make and model
Piper PA18125
Aircraft serial
181728
Aircraft time
6,500 hours
Engine
Lyc O290*
Part
Selector Valve
Part number
1138303
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
Y, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

FUEL SELECTOR/SHUTOFF VALVE HANDLE MOVED BUT VALVE DID NOT SELECT FROM LT FUEL TANK TO RT FUEL TANK. ENGINE RAN OUT OF FUEL FROM THIS AND AIRCRAFT LANDED ON ROAD. AD 60-10-08 WAS COMPLIED WITH 45 HOURS EARLIER. IA MECHANIC SUGGESTS THAT ROUTINE CLEANING OF VALVE AND INSPECTION OF PLASTIC PLUGS AROUND SHAFT MOUNTING HOLES CRACKS OR REPLACEMENT OF PLASTIC PLUGS WITH BRASS PLUGS. TIME IN SERVICE OF SELECTOR VALVE 11383-03 UNKNOWN.

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