# SDR 97ZZZX1946

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 2, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N27FM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N27FM), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 277654087
- Engine: Lyc TIO540C1A
- System (JASC): [7314 · Engine Fuel Pump](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7314)
- Part: Pump
- Part number: RG17980J
- Condition: Leak
- Location: Engine Fuel
- Part time: 1,100 hours
- Component: Romec
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: K, A
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1946

## Discrepancy

PUMP LEAKAGE AT SEAM CASE TO PUMP.  PUMP LEAKAGE OCCURRED AT TAKEOFF.  SPRAYED FUEL DIRECTLY ON HOT TURBOCHARGER CAUSING FIRE IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  APPEARED TO LEAK AT GASKET FLANGE.

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