# SDR CA990927020

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 14, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Bell 212
- Registry model: [Bell 212](https://openairdocs.org/model/bell-212) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Pwa PT6T3
- System (JASC): [7312 · Fuel Heater](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7312)
- Part: Heater
- Part number: 10544C
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Fuel System
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990927020

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE ENGINE DRIVEN PUMP WAS UNABLE TO MAINTAIN FUEL PRESSURE WITH THE LOSS OF BOOST PUMP PRESSURE.  THE CAUSE WAS FOUND TO BE FUEL HEATER PARTIAL BLOCKAGE.  (FUNGI CONTAMINATION) .

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