SDR 95ZZZX2787

Service difficulty report · Valve · Bell 206L3

Difficulty date
May 2, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N358AL
Make and model
Bell 206L3
Aircraft serial
51460
Part
Valve
Part number
30924
Condition
Corroded
Location
Float
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

FLOAT VALVE WAS FIRED FOR 2-YEAR INSPECTION. RUBBERIZED COATING PUT ON BY MANUFACTURER WAS REMOVED AND REVEALED EXCESSIVE CORROSION. VALVE BODY IS CORRODED BEYOND LIMITS. THE CAP IS A DISSIMILAR METAL FROM BODY. THE COATING PUT ON BY THE MANUFACTURER TRAPS MOISTURE CAUSING CORROSION. GROUND STRAP INSTALLED WITH INCORRECT HARDWARE MAY CAUSE CORROSION.

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