SDR 99ZZZX2907

Service difficulty report · Solenoid

Difficulty date
May 21, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc T5313B
Part
Solenoid
Part number
79247
Condition
Leaking
Location
Fuel System
Part time
20,209 hours
Component
Chndlrevans · 10TDA4
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING A FLIGHT TEST BY THE ROYAL AUSTRALIAN AIR FORCE, LEAKAGE WAS NOTED ON THE ENGINE. THE PART AND ITS HOST REGULATOR WOULD BE THE SAME AS THAT USED BY COMMERCIAL AIRCRAFT. THE AUSTRALIAN DEPOT PERFORMING THE INVESTIGATION FOUND THE END CAP OF THE SOLENOID WAS DISPLACED ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK PAST. SUBMITTER STATED ON-SITE OBSERVATIONS INDICATE THAT SEALS WITHIN THE PART HAD DETERIORATED.