SDR AWXA9700265

Service difficulty report · Air Release Vlv · Airbus A320231

Difficulty date: April 28, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N624AW
Make and model: Airbus A320231
Aircraft serial: 55
System (JASC): 2810 · Fuel Storage
Part: Air Release Vlv
Part number: 9813395
Condition: Inoperative
Location: Rt Wing
Stage of operation: CL
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AFTER TAKEOFF, TOWER REPORTED FUEL VENTING FROM RIGHT WING. WHILE INVESTIGATING PROBLEM, APPROXIMATELY 2,900 LBS OF CENTER TANK FUEL DISAPPEARED WITHIN 8 MINUTES. FOUND AIR RELEASE VALVE BAD IN RIGHT WING. REMOVED AND REPLACED AIR RELEASE VALVE PER MM 28-21-41, OPS CHECK GOOD.

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