# SDR 2026FA0000056

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 26, 2026
- Submitted: January 26, 2026
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N969RA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N969RA), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 76
- Registry model: [Beech 76](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-76) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: ME317
- Aircraft time: 11,178 hours
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: Drain Valve
- Part number: 440200
- Condition: Detached
- Location: Zone 600
- Part time: 155 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2026FA0000056

## Discrepancy

WHILE INSIDE THE HANGAR FOR UNRELATED MAINTENANCE THE RIGHT WING INBOARD FUEL DRAIN EJECTED ITS' CORE FROM THE DRAIN VALVE BODY, LEADING TO UNCONTROLLED FUEL LOSS. PART NUMBER 440200.  NO CONTACT WITH THIS COMPONENT WAS MADE PRIOR TO THE INCIDENT.

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