# SDR 2009FA0000520

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 31, 2009
- Submitted: June 16, 2009
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N53GA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N53GA), registered now
- Make and model: Beech B200
- Registry model: [Beech B200](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-b200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: BB1201
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Drain
- Part number: CCA3400
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Wing Tank Sump
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2009FA0000520

## Discrepancy

CURTIS DRAIN VALVE LEAKING FUEL BECAUSE OF A CRACKED SEAL RETAINER.  THIS RESULTED IN A MAJOR FUEL LEAK BECAUSE THE INTERNAL PLUNGER FELL COMPLETELY OUT OF THE VALVE.  LEAK RATE WAS ABOUT 2 GALLONS PER MINUTE.  HAVE 2 VALVES WHICH ARE DEFECTIVE.  SEAL RETAINER NEEDS TO BE MADE OF A THICKER MATERIAL.  (K)

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