Service difficulty report · Flapper Valve · Emb EMB145XR

Difficulty date
February 20, 2009
Submitted
February 24, 2009
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N17159
Make and model
Emb EMB145XR
Aircraft serial
145792
Aircraft time
14,195 hours, 7,546 cycles
Part
Flapper Valve
Part number
2770138151
Condition
Worn
Location
Rt Wing
Stage of operation
CL
How discovered
O
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

IAH - FLIGHT 2021 - THE CREW REPORTED THAT SHORTLY AFTER DEPARTURE FUEL WAS SEEN SPRAYING OUT OF THE RIGHT WINGTIP. THE AIRCRAFT LANDED AT IAH WITHOUT INCIDENT WHERE MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE MOST OUTBOARD FLAPPER VALVE ON THE RIGHT WING. LEAK CHECK WITH NO DEFECTS NOTED, AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS APPROVED FOR RETURN TO SERVICE.

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