SDR 99ZZZX4383

Service difficulty report · Drain Valve · Piper PA28161

Difficulty date
October 27, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N81023
Make and model
Piper PA28161
Aircraft serial
288016108
Part
Drain Valve
Part number
CCA1550
Condition
Failed
Location
Gascolator
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
Y, J
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

ON TAKEOFF, AIRCRAFT ENGINE QUIT, AN EMERGENCY LANDING WAS DECLARED AND LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. THE CFI (FLIGHT INSTRUCTOR) INSPECTED AIRCRAFT AND FOUND THE GASCOLATOR DRAW VALVE WAS STUCK OPEN AND FUEL WAS DRAINING ON THE TAXIWAY. INSPECTION OF VALVE SHOWED SIGNS OF VARNISHING AND WAS STIFF TO OPERATE.

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