# SDR CA110803032

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 21, 2011
- Submitted: September 9, 2011
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 5,349 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2A
- System (JASC): [2822 · Fuel Boost Pump](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2822)
- Part: Pump
- Part number: 2B663
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Fuel Boost
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA110803032

## Discrepancy

AFTER 3.7 HRS OF INSTALLING AN O/H HIGH ALTITUDE BOOST PUMP, IT FAILED ON ENGINE START UP.  THE PUMP WAS REMOVED WITH NO FUTHER INCIDIENT.

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