SDR 97ZZZX2671

Service difficulty report · Fuel Manifold · Bolkms BK117A4

Difficulty date
May 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N313LF
Make and model
Bolkms BK117A4
Aircraft serial
7138
Engine
Lyc LTS101650B1
Part
Fuel Manifold
Part number
430125601
Condition
Leaking
Location
Nr 1 Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

FUEL MANIFOLD, NR 1 ENGINE LEAKING FUEL. FOUND TWO PIN HOLE CRACKS SPRAYING JET FUEL UNDER PRESSURE, ENGINE RUNNING. CAUSE: HEAT STRESS, VIBRATION, POSSIBLY STRESSED WHEN REMOVED AND REPLACED FOR INSPECTION OR INSTALLATION. PRECAUTION: CAREFUL HANDLING.