SDR 96ZZZX3690

Service difficulty report · Cap · Cessna 177B

Difficulty date
July 8, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N34873
Make and model
Cessna 177B
Aircraft serial
17702058
Part
Cap
Part number
17260424
Condition
Water Leak
Location
Fuel Tank
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

FLUSH FUEL CAPS ALLOWING WATER TO LEAK INTO FUEL TANKS. BEING A WET WING AIRCRAFT, IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO BE SURE ALL WATER IS REMOVED. INSTALLING NEW SEALS OR CAPS IS ONLY A TEMPORARY SOLUTION. PERMANENT FIX IS TO INSTALL STC SA2457CE PLATES AND CAPS OR OTHER TYPE RAISED INLET.

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