# SDR 96ZZZX4946

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 28, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N40510](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40510), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 277405241
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4946

## Discrepancy

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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