Service difficulty report · Line · Cessna 550

Difficulty date
January 11, 2002
Submitted
February 5, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 550
Engine
Pwa PW530A
Part
Line
Part number
30J228501
Condition
Ruptured
Location
Fuel Sys
Part time
1,353 cycles
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) ENGINE HEAT EXCHANGER FUEL TUBE LEAKING. FUEL SPRAYING INSIDE COWLS AND ENTERING ENGINE THROUGH INTAKE.

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