SDR 96ZZZX1784

Service difficulty report · Pump · Bbavia 7KCAB

Difficulty date
March 17, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1840G
Make and model
Bbavia 7KCAB
Aircraft serial
79
Part
Pump
Part number
8110C
Condition
Seal Leak
Location
Main Shaft
Component
Weldon
Stage of operation
IN
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

SEAL FAILED CAUSING FUEL TO VENT THROUGH ELECTRIC (DC) MOTOR, PAST ARCING BRUSHES. ASSEMBLY INSTALLED ORIGINALLY WITHOUT CASE VENT AND DRAIN TUBE. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS OWNERS OF OLD 7KCAB CITABRIAS BE ADVISED TO CHECK INSTALLATION FOR LEAKING AND PRESENCE OF CASE VENT AND DRAIN TUBE. -- FIRE HAZARD --.