Service difficulty report · Pump · Snias AS350B

Difficulty date
August 27, 2013
Submitted
September 14, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Snias AS350B
Aircraft time
12,754 hours
Engine
Tmeca ARRIEL1B
Part
Pump
Part number
P94B12209
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel Boost
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT THE PILOT NOTED LOW FUEL PRESSURE INDICATION. AS IS NORMAL PROCEDURE IN THIS CASE, THE PILOT LOCATED A SUITABLE LANDING SITE AND LANDED THE ACFT WITH NO INCIDENT. THE FUEL PUMP WAS FOUND TO HAVE FAILED. THIS FAILED PUMP WAS REPLACED PRIOR TO FURTHER FLIGHT AND NORMAL OPERATION RESUMED.