SDR 96ZZZX582

Service difficulty report · Hose · Piper PA28140

Difficulty date: January 20, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N4347T
Make and model: Piper PA28140
Aircraft serial: 287125510
System (JASC): 2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
Part: Hose
Condition: Deteriorated
Location: Wing Fuel Bay
Part time: 3,134 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

INSPECTION FOUND ALL HOSES EXCEPT BRAKE AND OIL COOLER HOSES WERE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT PARTS AT LEAST 25 YEARS OLD. WITH 3,134 HOURS TT, THE HOSES WERE ALL IN A STATE OF DETERIORATION. THE WING BAY FUEL HOSES AT TANKS WERE CORRODED AT SOCKETS. SERVICE MANUAL CHECK LIST RECOMMENDS HOSE REPLACEMENT AT 1,000 HOURS OR 5 YEARS CALENDAR LIFE.

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