SDR 98ZZZX831

Service difficulty report · Hose · Piper PA11

Difficulty date
December 30, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5532H
Make and model
Piper PA11
Aircraft serial
111035
Part
Hose
Part number
MIL6000
Condition
Deteriorated
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

DURING A FATAL AIRCRAFT ACCIDENT INVESTIGATION, INTERNAL DETERIORATION OF MIL-6000 HOSE WAS FOUND PLUGGING A VENT LINE. THE HOSE WAS DATED DURING 1977 AND 1986. THE AIRCRAFT WAS OPERATING ON AUTO GAS (STC'D). THIS CONDITION HAS BEEN SEEN AND REPORTED BEFORE. IT IS IMPSSIBLE FOR A CAR GAS USER TO KNOW WHAT IS IN THE PRODUCT/GAS DUE TO REFINERY SWAPPING OF PRODUCT AND CO-MINGLING OF PRODUCTS. SUBMITTER STATED C/W WITH STC, NOT POSSIBLE AS IT IS WRITTEN.

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