SDR AU990696

Service difficulty report · Pump

Difficulty date
June 13, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont IO240B
Part
Pump
Part number
6533512A2
Condition
Faulty
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
R, E
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

(AUS) ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP FAULTY. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FOLLOWING DEFECTS: 1. STAIN MARK ON RELIEF VALVE SEAT IN PUMP HOUSING. 2. FINE SEDIMENT IN AREA OF PUMP ROTOR. 3. LIGHT SCORING ON METERING SHAFT OUTSIDE DIAMETER AND BUSH INSIDE DIAMETER. 4. EXCESS SEALANT ON THREAD OF HIGH RPM ADJUSTER LOCATED INSIDE PUMP HOUSING.