# SDR AT0400002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 15, 2004
- Submitted: January 20, 2004
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N927AT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N927AT), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing 717-200
- Registry model: [Boeing 717-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-717-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 55077
- Engine: Rroyce BR700715A130
- System (JASC): [2821 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2821)
- Part: Seal
- Part number: M259881160
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Fuel Filter Bowl
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AT0400002

## Discrepancy

TOWER ADVISED FLUID COMING OUT OF LT ENGINE DURING CLIMBOUT.  TOP OF CLIMB, BALANCED FUEL TANKS, IN 15 MINUTES, LEFT TANK WAS 800 POUNDS LOW.  OPENED NR 1 ENGINE COWL AND FOUND FUEL FILTER BOWL SEAL LEAKING.  REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL FILTER AND SEAL IAW B717 AMM 73-11-01.  LEAK CHECK GOOD IAW B717 71-00-11.

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