# SDR CA131204004

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 26, 2013
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna T206H
- Registry model: [Cessna T206H](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-t206h) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 602 hours
- Engine: Lyc TIO540AJ1A
- Propeller: Mcauly B3D36C432
- System (JASC): [2823 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2823)
- Part: Selector Valve
- Part number: 98511162
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Fuel System
- Part time: 563 hours
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA131204004

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PILOTS REPORTED THAT FUEL TRANSFERS BETWEEN FUEL TANKS WITH THE FUEL SELECTOR IN OFF POSITION.  DISCOVERED WHEN LOOKING FOR A FUEL LOAD THAT SOMETIMES ONE TANK HAD MORE FUEL THAN OTHER.  SEALS BYPASSING FUEL INTERNALLY. FUEL SELECTOR REPLACED WITH NEW.

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