# SDR 97ZZZX3691

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 3, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N33831](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N33831), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-32-260
- Registry model: [Piper PA-32-260](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-32-260) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 327500032
- Engine: Lyc O540E4B5
- System (JASC): [7310 · Engine Fuel Distribution](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7310)
- Part: Hose
- Condition: Defective
- Location: Pump/Firewall
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3691

## Discrepancy

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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