SDR 97ZZZX1819

Service difficulty report · Fuel Hose · Braero BAE125800A

Difficulty date
January 23, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N415PT
Make and model
Braero BAE125800A
Aircraft serial
258016
Part
Fuel Hose
Part number
25VF3627
Condition
Failed
Location
Apu
Part time
2,471 hours
Component
Dunlop · FLEXIMET
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
H

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

What was found

DURING TROUBLESHOOTING IN THE TAIL COMPARTMENT, THE FUEL LINE SUPPLY HOSE FOR THE GARRETT 30-92 APU STARTED SPRAYING FUEL. THERE WAS ENOUGH FUEL COMING FROM THE LINE THAT THE TECHNICIAN'S CLOTHES WERE SOAKED. THE LINE THAT FAILED WAS A PREMOD 253141B (THIS MOD INTRODUCES AN ALTERNATE HIGH PRESSURE HOSE). SEE HAWKER IPC 49-10-05-05, ITEM 255.