SDR 99ZZZX719

Service difficulty report · Baffle · Beech 58

Difficulty date
November 16, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N600RV
Make and model
Beech 58
Aircraft serial
TH1854
Part
Baffle
Part number
6017001067
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Lt Wing
Part time
234 hours
Component
96110005701
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

REFERENCE BUCK 58 PARTS CAT 57-20-24, ITEM 32. BAFFLE PLATE MAKING CONTACT WITH HEATED FUEL VENT VALVE FLOAT NOT ALLOWING VALVE TO CLOSE, DUMPING FUEL WHEN TANK IS FULL. SHIMS REQUIRED TO ALLOW VALVE TO MOVE. VALVE REPLACED WITH NO IMPROVEMENT.

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