SDR 97ZZZX3818

Service difficulty report · Adapter · Dhav DHC6300

Difficulty date
June 24, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N245SA
Make and model
Dhav DHC6300
Aircraft serial
388
Engine
Pwa PT6A27
Part
Adapter
Part number
3011152
Condition
Leaking
Location
Rt Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

AFTER FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED FUEL DRIPPING FROM RIGHT HAND ENGINE COWLING. MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL FOUND ONE PRIMARY FUEL MANIFOLD ADAPTER LEAKING FROM SPOT WELD ON TOP OF THE TRANSFER TUBE BORE. ADAPTER ASSEMBLY HAD BEEN INSTALLED ON ENGINE TWO DAYS EARLIER.