SDR AU001117

Service difficulty report · Seal · Boeing 747438

Difficulty date
November 11, 2000
Submitted
December 7, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Boeing 747438
Engine
Ge CF680C2*
Part
Seal
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Fuel Dist
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

(AUS) NR 4 PYLON FUEL LINE WIGGINS COUPLING LEAKING. INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE SEALS HAD BEEN INCORRECTLY FITTED.