Service difficulty report · Check Valve · Boeing 7373Y0

Difficulty date
August 16, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N329AW
Make and model
Boeing 7373Y0
Aircraft serial
23500
Part
Check Valve
Condition
Failed
Location
Center Fuel Tank
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
J

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

What was found

DIVERSION AFTER TAKEOFF, FUEL VENTING WITH IMBALANCE REF LOG PG 7422732 / 735. SJC TOWER ADVISED AFTER DEPARTURE LIQUID VAPOR COMING FROM LT WING TIP. FUEL IMBAL 1200 LBS WITHIN 10 BALANCED FUEL. REPLACED CENTER TANK SCAVENGE FLOW INDICATOR CK VLV AND APU FEED LINE THERMAL RELIEF VALVE.

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