SDR 98ZZZX2474

Service difficulty report · Tube · Bolkms BK117A3

Difficulty date
June 3, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N967LS
Make and model
Bolkms BK117A3
Aircraft serial
7067
Engine
Lyc LTS101650B1
Part
Tube
Part number
416198001
Condition
Failed
Location
Eng Fuel Aft
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K, Y
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING ENGINE COOL DOWN PERIOD, THE ENGINE SHUT DOWN ON ITS OWN. THE MAIN FUEL LINE (AFT REAR) TO THE MANIFOLD HAD CRACKED JUST BEHIND THE FLARE AT THE MANIFOLD CONNECTION, HALF OF THE CIRCUMFERENCE.