SDR AALA20050802

Service difficulty report · O-Ring · Doug DC982

Difficulty date: December 5, 2005
Submitted: December 9, 2005
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N513AA
Make and model: Doug DC982
Aircraft serial: 49890
System (JASC): 2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
Part: O-Ring
Condition: Cut
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: TX
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: E

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

What was found

DFW - REPORTS OF SMOKE AND FUEL STREAMING OUT OF LEFT HAND ENGINE DURING LANDING, REVERSE, AND ROLL OUT. FUEL CONTINUED TO LEAK FOR 20 MINUTES AFTER ALL POWER REMOVED. FOUND LEFT HAND ENGINE FILTER BOWL LEAKING. O-RING CUT. REPLACED O-RING. SYSTEM GROUND CHECKED NORMAL OPERATION.

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