Service difficulty report · Manifold · Bombdr BD7001A11

Difficulty date
December 2, 2013
Submitted
March 12, 2015
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bombdr BD7001A11
Engine
Rroyce BR700710A220
Part
Manifold
Part number
GP42511019
Condition
Cracked
Location
De Fuel
Part time
528 hours
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING THE FUELING PROCESS, FUEL LEAKAGE WAS FOUND UNDER THE BELLY FAIRING AREA. FUELING PROCEDURE WAS STOPPED AND INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE FUEL MANIFOLD HAD DEVELOPED A CRACK BETWEEN THE CENTER AND LEFT WING PORTS. THE MANIFOLD WAS REPLACED AND THE AIRCRAFT RETURNED TO SERVICE. 7 EVENTS OF THIS NATURE HAVE BEEN REPORTED SINCE 2001. IN ALL CASES THE MANIFOLD WAS FOUND WITH A CRACK IN THE SAME LOCATION ON THE MANIFOLD.