SDR 97ZZZX567

Service difficulty report · Hose · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date
January 6, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6206Y
Make and model
Piper PA23250
Aircraft serial
273433
Engine
Lyc IO540C4B5
Part
Hose
Condition
Leaking
Location
Cyl 1-3
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

THIS LINE LOOKED VERY GOOD. NOT STIFF OR CHAFED IN ANY WAY. HOWEVER, THE RUBBER HOSE BELOW THE BRAIDED COVER RUPTURED AND ALLOWED FUEL TO SOAK BETWEEN CYLINDERS NR 1 AND NR 3 CREATING AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE HAZARD. ONLY WAY TO CHECK OR TEST IS REMOVAL OF LINE AND PRESSURIZE WITH AIR UNDER WATER.

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