Service difficulty report · Pump · Robsin R44

Difficulty date
July 14, 2003
Submitted
August 18, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R44
Aircraft time
27 hours
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Pump
Part number
LW15473
Condition
Loose
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
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 100 HR INSPECTION THE BOLTS (ON THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP) HOLDING THE BOTTOM COVER TO THE PUMP BODY WERE FOUND LOOSE. BOLTS WERE TIGHTENED AND TORQUE SEAL WAS APPLIED TO MAKE VISUAL INDICATION OF MOVEMENT. THIS INSTALLATION WOULD BE BETTER SERVED WITH BOLTS THAT WOULD ALLOW LOCKWIRE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THESE BOLTS HAVE BEEN FOUND LOOSE AT INSPECTION. AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN CONTACTED REGARDING THIS PROBLEM.