Service difficulty report · Selector Valve · Mooney M20C

Difficulty date
February 5, 2008
Submitted
April 7, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6529U
Make and model
Mooney M20C
Aircraft serial
2312
Engine
Lyc O360*
Part
Selector Valve
Condition
Seized
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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

FUEL SELECTOR VALVE SEIZED IN THE (OFF) POSITION DURING A ROUTINE FUEL TANK SWITCHOVER. FAILURE CAUSED BY CORROSION ON SELECTOR VALVE SHAFT WHERE IT PASSES THROUGH THE UPPER VALVE HOUSING. POOR DESIGN. NO PROVISION MADE TO PREVENT SPILLED LIQUIDS OR MOISTURE FROM CARPET FROM ENTERING UPPER HOUSING VALVE SHAFT BORE. (K)

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