SDR 99ZZZX3978

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Amd FALCON50MYST

Difficulty date
August 12, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
UO2R221L
StandardAero Business Aviation Services, L.L.C.
Aircraft
N8550A
Make and model
Amd FALCON50MYST
Aircraft serial
263
Engine
Garrtt TFE73131C
Part
Bolt
Part number
2345119059
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel Pump Clamp
Part time
459 hours
Component
GTCP36100A
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
X, J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

APU SHUT DOWN DURING START. NOTICED OIL DRIPPING FROM OVERBOARD DRAIN. INVESTIGATION REVEALED APU FUEL CLAMP BOLT FAILED AND FUEL PUMP DISENGAGED FROM ACCESSORY HOUSING. BOLT SHOWED PREVIOUS FRACTURE, POSSIBLE OVERTORQUE. NO DAMAGE TO FUEL PUMP. TORQUE IS SUPPOSED TO BE 25 INCHES/POUNDS.