SDR 95ZZZX2238

Service difficulty report · Tube Assembly · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date: March 30, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N3184P
Make and model: Bell 206L1
Aircraft serial: 45774
System (JASC): 2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
Part: Tube Assembly
Part number: 206063689001
Condition: Corroded
Location: Fuel Valve
Stage of operation: IN
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

DURING MAJOR INSPECTION BUILD-UP, NOTICED ON INLET AND OUTLET TUBE ASSEMBLIES IN FUEL VALVE BAY. WHEN CLEANED, SEVERE CORROSION FOUND ESPECIALLY UNDER B-NUTS. THESE PARTICULAR TUBES WERE MANUFACTURED WITH STEEL SLEEVES, AND ALUMINUM TUBING AND NUTS.

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