SDR 97ZZZX3691

Service difficulty report · Hose · Piper PA32260

Difficulty date
July 3, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N33831
Make and model
Piper PA32260
Aircraft serial
327500032
Engine
Lyc O540E4B5
Part
Hose
Condition
Defective
Location
Pump/Firewall
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

FUEL HOSE AT LEFT SIDE OF FIREWALL TO ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP DEVELOPS LOSS OF FUEL PRESSURE ON TAKEOFF. HOSE SUCKS IN AIR WHICH DOES NOT LET FUEL FLOW. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS THESE FUEL HOSES BE PRESSURE CHECKED AT EVERY ANNUAL OR WHEN THIS TYPE OF PROBLEM OCCURS.

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