SDR 95ZZZX2852

Service difficulty report · Pump · Cessna 425

Difficulty date
May 30, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1BM
Make and model
Cessna 425
Aircraft serial
4250042
Engine
Pwa PT6A112
Part
Pump
Part number
025323150
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Eng Fuel
Part time
2,092 hours
Component
Pesco
Stage of operation
NR
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

FUEL PUMP ON LEFT ENGINE, SEAL LEAKED FUEL INTO FUEL CONTROL DRIVE, WASHING THE GREASE OUT OF THE DRIVE BEARING CAUSING BEARING FAILURE AND DRIVE COUPLING TO SHEAR.

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