SDR 99ZZZX1946

Service difficulty report · Line · Cessna 172P

Difficulty date
March 18, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N66717
Make and model
Cessna 172P
Aircraft serial
17275991
Engine
Lyc O320D2J
Part
Line
Part number
050011831
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Fuel System
Part time
2,400 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K, W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE MAIN FUEL SUPPLY LINE WAS IMPROPERLY INSTALLED. THE RUDDER CONTROL CABLE WAS ROUTED BENEATH THE FUEL LINE IN SUCH A WAY TO BE RUBBING DIRECTLY ON THE LINE. WHEN DISCOVERED, THE LINE WAS CUT MORE THAN HALFWAY THROUGH, BUT ONLY SLIGHTLY LEAKING.

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