Service difficulty report · Impeller · Boeing 747475

Difficulty date
March 17, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Make and model
Boeing 747475
Part
Impeller
Part number
6072101
Condition
Worn
Location
Boost Pump
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) OVERRIDE JETTISON PUMP IMPELLER SHROUD WORN FROM CONTACT WITH THEIR RESPECTIVE INLET CHECK VALVES. SHROUD HAD BEEN WORN DOWN ENOUGH TO CAUSE IMPELLER DAMAGE. ALSO, THE DISCHARGE CHECK VALVE WAS WORN INTO THE ATTACHED FUEL PIPES. ALL REPLACED.