Service difficulty report · Primer Line · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
November 7, 2006
Submitted
November 22, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2059E
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17271137
Engine
Lyc O320*
Part
Primer Line
Part number
LW120981116
Condition
Leaking
Location
Nr 3 Cylinder
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

NOTED FUEL SPRAYING OUT WHEN TRYING TO PRIME ENGINE FOR START. FOUND LINE CRACKING AT WELDED TIP AREA. ON PRIMER LINE, WHERE IT ATTACHES TO CYLINDER FITTING. THIS IS A BAD TYPE END ON LINE. SUGGEST MORE SECURITY OF PRIMER LINES AT MORE PLACES, TO MINIMIZE VIBRATIONS. (K)

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