SDR 9610119979

Service difficulty report · Vent Float Valve · Doug DC931

Difficulty date
May 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N9343
Make and model
Doug DC931
Aircraft serial
47439
Part
Vent Float Valve
Part number
3912791501
Condition
Stuck Open
Location
Lt Wing
Stage of operation
UK
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

FUEL BEGAN VENTING FROM RIGHT WING FUEL TANK EN ROUTE YHZ-DTW. FLIGHT DIVERTED TO BOS AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. MAINTENANCE REPLACED UPPER VENT DRAIN VALVE WITH NO HELP. REPLACED THE LEFT TANK CLIMB VENT FLOAT VALVE. LEAK AND TRANSFER CHECK WERE NORMAL. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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