SDR 99ZZZX3384

Service difficulty report · Line · Piper PA31T1

Difficulty date
August 4, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N935CA
Make and model
Piper PA31T1
Aircraft serial
31T8004033
Part
Line
Part number
5048900
Condition
Corroded
Location
Rt Wing
Part time
5,189 hours
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

DURING AN EVENT 2 INSPECTION, THE AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM WAS BEING SERVICED WITH FREON R-12 DUE TO LOW OUTPUT. AFTER SERVICING, A LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE LOW PRESSURE SIDE IN THE RIGHT WING LEADING EDGE. UNABLE TO STOP LEAK BY TIGHTENING B-NUT. EVACUATED SYSTEM AND REMOVED LINE FOR INSPECTION. THE FLARE WAS FOUND HEAVILY CORRODED WITH A HOLE THROUGH IT. REPLACED LINE, LEAK CHECK SATISFACTORY. LINE IS LOWEST POINT IN SYSTEM.

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