SDR 96ZZZX2082

Service difficulty report · Tube Assy · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
April 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6867L
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C1087
Engine
Cont GTSIO520*
Part
Tube Assy
Part number
640726
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel Manifold
Part time
890 hours
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING FLIGHT, OIL WAS NOTICED ON THE RIGHT NACELLE, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED SAFELY AND THE PROPELLER WAS FEATHERED. INVESTIGATION REVEALED TUBE ASSEMBLY FROM THE CRANKCASE TO THE FUEL MANIFOLD HAD BROKEN FROM THE SOLDER JOINT CLOSEST TO THE FUEL MANIFOLD.

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