SDR 95ZZZX2704

Service difficulty report · Outlet Tube · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date
May 1, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N13030
Make and model
Piper PA23250
Aircraft serial
274575
Part
Outlet Tube
Condition
Stopped Up
Location
Fuel Tank
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

LEFT ENGINE QUIT IN-FLIGHT WHILE FUEL SELECTOR WAS ON MAIN FUEL POSITION. INVESTIGATION REVEALED A BIC PEN FIRMLY LODGED IN FUEL TANK OUTLET TUBE. FINGER STRAINER WAS BROKEN OFF. SUSPECT THAT SOMEONE DROPPED PEN INTO TANK WHILE DIP-STICKING FUEL LEVEL AND NEVER CONSIDERED CONSEQUENCES.

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