Service difficulty report · Fuel Line

Difficulty date
May 17, 2024
Submitted
June 4, 2024
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Ge CT581402
Engine time
13,549 hours, 11,306 cycles
Part
Fuel Line
Part number
3007T22P02
Part serial
SP1482
Condition
Cracked
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
X
Precautionary procedure
E

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

What was found

DURING TEST CELL RUN OF GE ENGINE PN CT58-140-2 SN 295-267C, TT 13,548.9, TSO 2774.3, AT 100% NG A LOUD POPPING NOISE WAS HEARD, ENGINE SPOOLED DOWN WHILE FUEL SPRAYED OUT UNDER ENGINE. TEST CELL OPERATORS IMMEDIATELY CLOSED SPEED SELECTOR AND SHUT OFF FUEL PUMP. DETERMINED FUEL LINE FROM STATIC FILTER TO FLOW DIVIDER (PN 3007T22P02) BURST WHILE AT 1000 PSI. THIS IS A STEEL BRAIDED 12” LONG WITH TWO 90 DEGREE FITTINGS.