SDR 99ZZZX1437

Service difficulty report · Diaphragm

Difficulty date
March 25, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc TIO540*
Part
Diaphragm
Part number
GE2541803
Condition
Loose
Location
Fuel System
Component
Bendix · RSA10ED1
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

WHILE UNSCREWING NUT ON STEM, STEM UNSCREWED FROM DIAPHRAGM INDICATING STEM WAS LOOSELY ATTACHED TO DIAPHRAGM SINCE MANUFACTURE. SUBMITTER STATED IF STEM SEPARATED DURING ENGINE OPERATION, THE ENGINE WOULD STOP RUNNING WITHOUT WARNING.