Service difficulty report · Housing · Dhav DHC6300

Difficulty date
April 9, 2002
Submitted
April 26, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhav DHC6300
Aircraft time
27,374 hours
Engine
Pwa PT6A27
Part
Housing
Part number
700246C
Condition
Cracked
Location
Valve Body
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

(CAN) INSPECTED FUEL LEAK IN BELLY TANKS. FOUND AFT MOTIVE FLOW VALVE LEAKING DUE TO CRACKED BODY. HIGH TORQUE (50 FOOT LBS.) USED TO ASSEMBLE UNIT.