SDR 98ZZZX2349

Service difficulty report · Line · Snias AS350B2

Difficulty date
May 16, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N96LG
Make and model
Snias AS350B2
Aircraft serial
2817
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1D
Part
Line
Part number
0301007710
Condition
Cracked
Location
Lt Injector
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

NOTICED FUEL ON ENGINE DECK. FUEL WAS RUNNING DOWN FROM TOP OVER ENGINE DURING START. FOUND LEFT FUEL INJECTOR LINE CRACKED AT TOP FLARE. SUBMITTER STATED THIS IS THE THIRD ONE OF THESE THEY HAVE HEARD ABOUT IN THE SAME AREA AND SUGGESTED MANUFACTURE FLARE PROCEDURE ON TOOL DEFECT.