SDR 98ZZZX3019

Service difficulty report · Pump · Cessna 172R

Difficulty date
July 23, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N77AF
Make and model
Cessna 172R
Aircraft serial
17280071
Part
Pump
Part number
5100001
Condition
Leak
Location
Fuel Boost
Part time
1,142 hours
Component
Dukes
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

DURING A 100-HOUR INSPECTION, NOTED FUEL WAS LEAKING FROM PUMP DRAIN TUBE. OPERATION OF THE PUMP RESULTED IN A STEADY FLOW OF FUEL FROM THE DRAIN. A CHECK OF SISTER PLAN N93AF, 17280073, PRODUCED SIMILAR DEFECT. PUMPS ON BOTH PLANES HAVE BEEN REPLACED WITH NO FURTHER LEAKS. A THIRD 172R WAS MENTIONED IN AN FBO AS TO HAVING THE SAME PROBLEM.

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