SDR 95ZZZX2907

Service difficulty report · Plug · Beech A35

Difficulty date
April 26, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8461A
Make and model
Beech A35
Aircraft serial
D2012
Part
Plug
Part number
35921176
Condition
Leaking
Location
Fuel Unit
Component
35921171
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
Y, K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED FUEL STARVATION - MADE A FORCED LANDING IN A FIELD. FOUND TWO LOOSE PLUGS PN 35-921176 (UPPER AND LOWER) WERE LEAKING FUEL AND SUCKING AIR. WHEN FUEL TANKS WERE SWITCHED, THE FUEL PRESSURE WOULD DROP BELOW 5 PSI AND NEVER RECOVER. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BRASS PLUGS BE CHECKED ON FUEL UNIT ASSEMBLY 35-921171 FOR TIGHTNESS DURING ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.

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