# SDR AU960087

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 27, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360C1E6
- System (JASC): [7314 · Engine Fuel Pump](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7314)
- Part: Pump Valve
- Part number: 15473
- Condition: Blocked
- Location: Lt Engfuel
- Component: Lyc, IO360C1E6
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: E, Y
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960087

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LH ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP OUTLET VALVE BLOCKED BY FOREIGN OBJECT- ROUND RUBBER WASHER 19MM (0.74IN) IN DIAMETER WITH A 6MM (0.236IN) HOLE WHICH SEPARATED FROM THE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY - INVESTIGATION FOUND NO DAMAGE TO THE RUBBER WASHER AND IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE WASHER WAS INCORRECTLY FITTED DURING ASSEMBLY

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