SDR 97ZZZX1975

Service difficulty report · Pump · Piper PA31325

Difficulty date
March 10, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N407TJ
Make and model
Piper PA31325
Aircraft serial
317512069
Part
Pump
Part number
442CW6
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Engine
Part time
400 hours
Component
Airborne
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE RIGHT HAND AIR PRESSURE PUMP FAILED ON A NORMAL FLIGHT. NO UNUSUAL CONDITIONS EXISTED AT THE TIME. WHEN THESE PUMPS FAIL, THEY NORMALLY SHEAR THE COUPLING SINCE THEY ARE DESIGNED TO DO THIS. IT IS NOT KNOWN WHY THIS PUMP FAILED PREMATURELY AT 400 HOURS. THEY NORMALLY GO TO 500 HOURS.

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