SDR 97ZZZX4025

Service difficulty report · Sensor

Difficulty date
September 3, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
AG4R049M
ELDEC Aerospace Corporation
Engine
Allsn AE3007A
Part
Sensor
Part number
912767
Condition
Leaks
Location
Fuel Flow
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

INVESTIGATION FOR SENSOR LEAK FOUND SCREW THAT RETAINS SKEW RUDDER BROKE AT HEAD. ALLOWED SKEW RUDDER TO BACK OUT ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK. CAUSE OF HEAD BREAKAGE UNDER INVESTIGATION. BEING REPORTED TO AFFECTED ENGINE MANUFACTURERS. THIS IS THE THIRD INCIDENT IN EIGHT MONTHS. LEAKAGE IS MINIMAL AND SHOULD NOT CONSTITUTE A FIRE HAZARD.