SDR 96ZZZX4946

Service difficulty report · Bushing · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date
August 28, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N40510
Make and model
Piper PA23250
Aircraft serial
277405241
Part
Bushing
Part number
492052
Condition
Cracked
Location
Crossfeed Valve
Part time
5,214 hours
Component
Scott · 4600
Stage of operation
NR
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

CROSSFEED VALVE FITTING HAD NOT BEEN DISTURBED FOR AT LEAST 6 YEARS PRIOR TO A SUDDEN FAILURE WITH A BAD FUEL LEAK (ONTO STROBE POWER SUPPLY) DURING BOOST PUMP USE DURING LANDING. COULD NOT OBTAIN REPLACEMENT FITTING FROM PIPER, HAD TO REPLACE ENTIRE CROSSFEED VALVE.

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