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Service difficulty report · Pump · Piper PA23250

Difficulty date
February 5, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5374Y
Make and model
Piper PA23250
Aircraft serial
272447
Engine
Lyc O540A1D5
Part
Pump
Part number
41271
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
IN
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

ARM ON FUEL PUMP FAILED IN LESS THAN 2 MINUTES OF OPERATION. 'BROKE THROUGH PIVOT HOLE IN ARM DROPPED INTO ACCESSORY CASE'. INFO LETTER FROM REPAIR STATION STATED THEY FELT PUMP WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED BASED ON SEVERITY OF FRACTURE AND MARKS ON ARM. STATED INSTALLED WITH LEVER BESIDE ENGINE PLUNGER PIN AS OPPOSED TO UNDER THE PIN.

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