SDR 99ZZZX4411

Service difficulty report · Seal · Piper PA22108

Difficulty date
October 27, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4905Z
Make and model
Piper PA22108
Aircraft serial
228490
Part
Seal
Condition
Failed
Location
Gascolator
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

THE SWOLLEN RUBBER SEAL CAUSED A FUEL LEAK AT THE GASCOLATOR RESULTING IN AN IN-FLIGHT FIRE. THE AIRPLANE WAS BEING OPERATED IAW AN STC FOR AUTO FUEL. THE SWOLLEN SEAL WAS POSSIBLY CAUSED BY THE AUTO FUEL'S AFFECT TO RUBBER BASED PRODUCTS. OWNER ADMITTED NOT TESTING FUEL FOR ALCOHOL IAW THE STC INSTRUCTIONS. INCIDENT NR IEA092000004.

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