Service difficulty report · Valve · Beech 200BEECH

Difficulty date
May 3, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Beech 200BEECH
Engine
Pwa PT6A41
Part
Valve
Part number
10138901131
Condition
Failed
Location
Fuel System
Component
993800007
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) NACELLE FUEL CELL OVERPRESSURIZED DUE TO FAILURE OF CHECK VALVE CAUSING STRUCTURAL DAMAGE TO THE WHEEL WELL. CHECK VALVE REPLACED AND A/C FLOWN FOR 60 HOURS WITH NO SIGNS OF FURTHER DAMAGE.