SDR 95ZZZX2264

Service difficulty report · Fuel System · Luscom 8E

Difficulty date
April 24, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2232K
Make and model
Luscom 8E
Aircraft serial
4959
Part
Fuel System
Condition
Water Contam
Location
Gascolator
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

LOST ENGINE POWER DURING TAKEOFF AT 200 FEET AGL. AIRCRAFT DESTROYED. FOUND WATER IN GASCOLATOR. BOTH FUEL FILL CAPS LEAKING. FUEL FILL CAPS DID NOT PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL. SUSPECT WATER DAMMED AROUND FILTER NECKS DURING HEAVY RAIN AND ENTERED FUEL TANKS.

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