SDR 95ZZZX2908

Service difficulty report · Float Valves · Doug DC932

Difficulty date
May 12, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N919VV
Make and model
Doug DC932
Aircraft serial
47260
Part
Float Valves
Part number
3912791501
Condition
Defective
Location
Lt Wing Tank
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

ATL/BDL - FLT 450 - AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO GATE DUE TO THE LOSS OF FUEL OUT OF THE RIGHT WING TIP VENT. REPLACED BOTH FLOAT VALVES IN LEFT WING AND REPLACED FORWARD AND AFT FUEL PUMP VOLUTES.

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