SDR 98ZZZX2351

Service difficulty report · Tee Chord · Beech F33A

Difficulty date
June 9, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1550N
Make and model
Beech F33A
Aircraft serial
CE1323
Part
Tee Chord
Part number
339210161
Condition
Misrepaired
Location
Tank Vent Tube
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

OWNER COMPLAINED OF LT FUEL TANK SIPHONING FUEL EXCESSIVELY FROM VENT SYSTEM. FOUND WELDED TUBE TEE ASSEMBLY HAD NOT BEEN DRILLED AFTER WELDING. VENT AIR COULD NOT REACH ANTI-SIPHON CHECK VALVE. AFTER DRILLING HOLE INTO TUBE, VENT SYSTEM OPS CHECKED GOOD.

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