SDR 9720766633

Service difficulty report · Check Valves · Boeing 747227B

Difficulty date
November 4, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N633US
Make and model
Boeing 747227B
Aircraft serial
21991
Part
Check Valves
Condition
Failed
Location
Outbd Nacelle
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DURING CRUISE, FUEL STARTED VENTING FROM THE RIGHT WING TIP. AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO NRT AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. CORRECTED SURGE TANK VENT LINE LEAK AT OUTBOARD NACELLE RIB COUPLING AND REPLACED THE NBR 3 FORWARD AND AFT MAIN BOOST PUMP DISCHARGE CHECK VALVES AND BOOST PUMP BYPASS CHECK VALVE.