Service difficulty report · Adapter · Mooney M20C

Difficulty date
December 3, 2002
Submitted
January 21, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Mooney M20C
Aircraft time
3,818 hours
Engine
Lyc O360A1D
Part
Adapter
Part number
43122
Condition
Corroded
Location
Fuel Cap
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION CORROSION WAS FOUND IN THE AREA OF THE ADAPTER FOR THE FUEL FILLER CAP WHERE THE O-RING SEALS AGAINST WATER ENTERING THE FUEL TANK.

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