# SDR 9721216641

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 8, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N641NW
- Make and model: Boeing 747 212B
- Registry model: [Boeing 747 212B](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-747-212b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 21941
- System (JASC): [2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2820)
- Part: Fuel
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Lt Wing
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/9721216641

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF, FUEL STARTED VENTING FROM THE LEFT WING.  AIRCRAFT ABORTED TAKEOFF AND RETURNED TO THE GATE.  DRAINED SURGE TANKS.  EXACT PART CAUSING PROBLEM TO BE DETERMINED.

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