SDR 95ZZZX6030

Service difficulty report · Adaptor · Cessna 550

Difficulty date
September 15, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N55WL
Make and model
Cessna 550
Aircraft serial
5500140
Part
Adaptor
Part number
652635015
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Fuel Filter
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

FOUND FUEL FILTER INLET FITTING O-RING EXTRUDED FROM FITTING. THERE WAS NO EVIDENCE OF FUEL LEAKING. DISCOVERED IMPROPERLY MACHINED LAND ON FITTING WOULD NOT ALLOW SEAL TO PROPERLY MATE WITH SEAL RECESS IN HOUSING. REPLACED FITTINGS WITH NEW PARTS WHICH DID NOT HAVE LANDS. LEAK CHECK NORMAL.

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