# SDR CA140509008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 9, 2014
- Submitted: March 12, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-C1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-C1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-c1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 6,527 hours
- Engine: Cont IO240B
- System (JASC): [2822 · Fuel Boost Pump](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2822)
- Part: Pump
- Part number: 6533512
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Fuel
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA140509008

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING A FLAP OVERSPEED INSPECTION OF THE ACFT, FUEL STAIN WAS NOTICED ON THE BELLY OF THE ACFT.  FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT THE ENGINE DRIVEN FUEL PUMP WAS LEAKING BADLY AT THE END CASING WHERE THE MIXTURE LEVER ATTACHES TO THE PUMP.  THE PUMP WAS REPLACED.

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