SDR 99ZZZX933

Service difficulty report · Fuel Pump · Piper PA28R201

Difficulty date
January 30, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
OG5R092N
Und Aerospace
Aircraft
N175ND
Make and model
Piper PA28R201
Aircraft serial
2837029
Engine
Lyc IO360C1C6
Part
Fuel Pump
Part number
LW15473
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Part time
11 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

ENGINE STOPPED. IN-FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP ACTUATING ARM HAD BROKEN AT PIVOT POINT. BROKEN PIECE WAS RETRIEVED FROM SUMP. NO OTHER CONTAMINATION FOUND. PUMP WAS REPLACED AND AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. PUMP HAD BEEN IN PARTS ROOM FOR 4 YEARS PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

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