SDR 97ZZZX5218

Service difficulty report · Manifold · Bell 222U

Difficulty date
December 13, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N781SA
Make and model
Bell 222U
Aircraft serial
47537
Engine
Lyc LTS101750C1
Part
Manifold
Part number
430128601
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine Fuel
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

FUEL LEAK NOTED ON POST-FLIGHT INSPECTION. FUEL MANIFOLD WAS FOUND TO HAVE A CRACK OR HOLE AT 5 O'CLOCK POSITION. UNABLE TO DETECT WITH NAKED EYE. FUEL POOLED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT AREA MAKING THIS A VERY DANGEROUS SITUATION. FUEL LEAKING ONTO THE TURBINE SECTION AND DRIPPING ONTO THE DECK.

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