SDR AU970502

Service difficulty report · Tube · Bnorm BN2A6

Difficulty date
May 4, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bnorm BN2A6
Engine
Lyc O540E4C5
Propeller
Hartzl HCC2YK2
Part
Tube
Part number
147013207
Condition
Deteriorated
Location
Pitot/Static Sys
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM LINES LEAKING - INVESTIGATION FOUND LEAKS WERE FROM HEAT SHRINK TUBING (THERMOFIT) USED AT JOINS IN THE PLUMBING AND APPLIED DURING MANUFACTURE - FOUND DURING INSPECTION IAW AD/INST/9 (PITOT/STATIC SYSTEM LEAK CHECK)