SDR 99ZZZX4604

Service difficulty report · Fuel Pump

Difficulty date
October 27, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont IO520*
Part
Fuel Pump
Part number
6462121
Condition
Leaking
Location
Engine
Component
646181
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 FUEL PUMP 646212-1 USUALLY USED ON TCM ENGINES IO520. THIS FUEL PUMP IS ONE OF SEVERAL FUEL PUMPS FOUND TO LEAK PAST THE SEAL PN 646181. ALSO, NEW PRODUCTION OF THIS SEAL IS FOUND TO BE SMALLER THAN THE OLDER VERSION WHICH CAUSED IT NOT TO BE SEATED FIRMLY IN THE BODY.