SDR 95ZZZX1902

Service difficulty report · Vent Hose · Piper PA28140

Difficulty date
March 22, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8792N
Make and model
Piper PA28140
Aircraft serial
2825633
Part
Vent Hose
Condition
Deteriorated
Location
Fuel Tank
Part time
3,100 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, FUEL STAINS NOTED ON BOTTOM OF WING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED DETERIORATED CONDITION OF FUEL VENT LINE HOSES. HOSES CRUMBLED AT THE TOUCH. AUTO FUEL NOT A FACTOR. AIRCRAFT STORED OUTSIDE (TIE-DOWN). NO EVIDENCE OF HAVING BEEN REPLACED, ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: ANY TANK NOT INSPECTED IN THE LAST 10 YEARS SHOULD BE REMOVED AND VENT LINE HOSES REPLACED.

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