Service difficulty report · Manifold Assy

Difficulty date
June 25, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Pwa PT6A27
Part
Manifold Assy
Part number
3014704
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) PREVIOUSLY REPORTED TO P&W BY OPERATOR. BURRS AND MARKS HAVE BEEN FOUND IN THE PASSAGEWAYS OF THE TRANSFER TUBES. DIFFICULTIES ASSOCIATED IN ASSEMBLY IN WHICH THE OPERATOR FEELS COULD RESULT IN A FUEL HAZARD WHERE O-RINGS ARE DAMAGED AT INSTALLATION. ONE TUBE STATED TO HAVE THIS CONDITION.