SDR 97ZZZX4532

Service difficulty report · Pump · Lear 35A

Difficulty date
September 11, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N50MJ
Make and model
Lear 35A
Aircraft serial
164
Part
Pump
Part number
238006024
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel Transfer
Component
Romec · B2604
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

CREW WAS UNABLE TO TRANSFER FUEL OUT OF THE FUSELAGE TANK. SUSPECT CAUSE FAILED PUMP MOTOR. RECOMMEND INCREASED PRODUCT RELIABILITY THROUGH NORMAL PRODUCT IMPROVEMENT PROCESS OR RE-DESIGN OF PUMP WITH DUAL MOTORS ON COMMON SHAFT AND SOME INDICATION WHEN ONE FAILS.

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