SDR 97ZZZX3805

Service difficulty report · Pump · Piper PA31350

Difficulty date
August 5, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3533L
Make and model
Piper PA31350
Aircraft serial
317952181
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Pump
Part number
RG9080J7A
Condition
Leaking
Location
Lt Engine
Component
Romec
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
J, K, A
Precautionary procedure
A, E, F

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

What was found

DURING NORMAL FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED LEFT ENGINE WAS USING EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF FUEL. PILOT DEVIATED FROM INTENDED DESTINATION TO NEAREST AIRPORT. DURING LANDING, LEFT ENGINE CAUGHT FIRE. LEFT ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND FIREWALL SHUT-OFF WAS ACTUATED. UPON INSPECTING WITH ELECTRIC FUEL BOOST TURNED ON, FUEL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM SEAM OF ENGINE-DRIVEN FUEL PUMP.

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