SDR 96ZZZX5447

Service difficulty report · Sensor · Piper PA28151

Difficulty date
September 27, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8403C
Make and model
Piper PA28151
Aircraft serial
287615102
Part
Sensor
Part number
548671
Condition
Float Detached
Location
Fuel Quantity
Part time
1,466 hours
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

ZERO FUEL QUANTITY INDICATED WITH FULL TANK PROMPTED INSPECTION OF FUEL QUANTITY SENDING UNIT. FLOAT WAS FOUND COMPLETELY DETACHED FROM WIRE LEVER ARM AND FLOATING IN TANK. HOLE THROUGH WHICH WIRE PASSED IS WORN SUFFICIENTLY TO ALLOW RETAINING WASHER TO PASS THROUGH ALSO.

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