# SDR CA960723517

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 8, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Airbus A320-211
- Registry model: [Airbus A320-211](https://openairdocs.org/model/airbus-industrie-a320-211) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cfmint CFM565A1
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Hydro Mech Unit
- Condition: Blown Gasket
- Location: #1 Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J, K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA960723517

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING FLIGHT FUEL QUANTITY SHOWED A CONSTANT LOSS OF FUEL. AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION CONFIRMED A FUEL LEAK ON #1 ENGINE. FUEL LEAK STOPPED WHEN ENGINE WAS SHUTDOWN. INSPECITON FOUND BLOWN GASKET AT I.D.G. INLET LINE ON HYDRO MECHANICAL UNIT. GASKET REPLACED AND AFTER SERVICEABLE ENGINE AIRCRAFT WAS RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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