SDR 99ZZZX2034

Service difficulty report · Nut · Cessna 177

Difficulty date
April 24, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3270T
Make and model
Cessna 177
Aircraft serial
17700570
Part
Nut
Condition
Loose
Location
Cap
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

SELF-LOCKING NUT ON FUEL CAP LOCKING MECHANISM COULD BE TURNED BY HAND. THE LOOSENING OF THE NUT ALLOWED THE LOCKING MECHANISM TO DISENGAGE FROM SHAFT. THIS ALLOWED THE FUEL CAP TO COME OUT OF TANK OPENING AND ALLOWED FUEL TO BE SIPHONED OUT OF THE TANK. THIS CAUSED A FUEL EXHAUSTION ACCIDENT.

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