SDR 98ZZZX3936

Service difficulty report · Valve · Piper PA34200T

Difficulty date
August 27, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2190K
Make and model
Piper PA34200T
Aircraft serial
347970096
Engine
Cont TSIO360EB
Part
Valve
Part number
236405
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Engine
Part time
3,843 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING AIRCRAFT INSPECTION, INSPECTORS FOUND NEITHER ENGINE FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE WOULD SHUT OFF FUEL TO ENGINES. TEAR DOWN INSPECTION REVEALED O-RINGS IN VALVES IN SHREADS. INSTALLED NEW SEAL MODIFICATION KITS AND REINSTALLED VALVES. OPS CHECK OK. SUBMITTER STATED VALVES NEED TO BE OPS CHECKED EVERY INSPECTION PER PIPER FACTORY CHECKLIST FOR AIRCRAFT INSPECTION. IN AN EMERGENCY SUCH AS FIRE, COULD BE SAFETY PROBLEM.

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