SDR 97ZZZX2874

Service difficulty report · Fuel Pump · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
June 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N300ED
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317852008
Engine
Lyc LTIO540J2BD
Part
Fuel Pump
Part number
RG9080J4A
Condition
Leaking
Location
Valve Body
Component
Romec
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

UPON PULLING AIRCRAFT IN HANGAR FOR A SCHEDULED INSPECTION, FOUND THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP LEAKING FUEL FROM THE VALVE BODY PARTING FLANGES. PUMP WAS REMOVED FROM SERVICE. SUSPECT CAUSE, THE PARTING HALF FLANGE SCREWS FOR THE VALVE BODY MAY BE IMPROPERLY TORQUED. GASKET MAY BE PINCHED. THIS HAS BEEN A PROBLEM WITH OTHER PUMPS IN THE PAST.

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