SDR CA980416017

Service difficulty report · Valve · Beech 1900D

Difficulty date: March 19, 1998
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Beech 1900D
Engine: Pwa PT6A67D
System (JASC): 2823 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve
Part: Valve
Part number: 1183890051
Condition: Stuck
Location: Fuel System
Part time: 3,470 hours
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) IN REPLACING A FIREWALL FUEL SHUT-OFF VALVE, IT WAS FOUND THAT THE VALVE LEVER COULD CONTACT THE FUEL FILTER SUPPORT BRACKET WHEN IN THE CLOSED POSITION. IN THIS STATE, THE VALVE LEVER COULD NOT RETURN TO THE OPEN POSITION. PART TC: 4,140.

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