SDR 97ZZZX3720

Service difficulty report · Adapter Assy

Difficulty date
July 18, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6*
Part
Adapter Assy
Part number
3014704
Condition
Leakage
Location
Fuel Nozzle
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

DURING LEAK TEST OF A PT6A FUEL NOZZLE ADAPTER ASSY, LEAKAGE WAS DETECTED COMING FROM A WELD ON TOP OF THE FUEL NOZZLE ADAPTER ASSY. THIS IS THE SECOND ADAPTER ASSY FOUND LEAKING IN THIS AREA. SUGGEST THAT ALL WELDS BE CHECKED ADDITIONALLY DURING FUEL NOZZLE ADAPTER LEAK TEST.