SDR CA960103009

Service difficulty report · Fuel System · Bell 206L1

Difficulty date: December 12, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Make and model: Bell 206L1
Engine: Allsn
System (JASC): 2821 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer
Part: Fuel System
Condition: Clogging
Location: Filters
Stage of operation: TX
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

(CAN)BOOST PUMP LOW PRESSURE WARNING LIGHT ON, FUEL FILTERS CHECKED FOUND SCREENS COATED IN WAX VISCOUS SUBSTANCE. ENGINE RUN, BOOST PUMP PRESSURE DROPPED TO ZERO AND #2 PUMP WARNING LIGHT ON. AIRCRAFT TAKEN INTO HANGAR TO WARM UP. PROBLEM DISAPPEARED. FUEL SAMPLE TAKEN AND SENT FOR ANALYSIS.

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