SDR CALA2011091600601

Service difficulty report · Indication Sys · Boeing 737724

Difficulty date: September 16, 2011
Submitted: September 16, 2011
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N29717
Make and model: Boeing 737724
Aircraft serial: 28936
Aircraft time: 42,388 hours, 14,075 cycles
System (JASC): 2840 · Fuel Indicating System
Part: Indication Sys
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Fuel System
Stage of operation: CR
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: A

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

What was found

LARGE DISPARITY BETWEEN FOB GAUGES AND FMC FUEL. GAUGES DISPLAYED 900LBS LESS TOTAL FUEL. CORRECTED STA TO BHM (IAH ENTERED IN ERROR) PERFORMED FUEL QTY BITE TEST IAW FIM 28-41-00-810-801 NO FAULTS FOUND. VERIFIED FUEL LOAD USING STICKS NR 6 RT 5.4 AT 7,498 NR 6 LT AT 7,479. OK FOR SERVICE. ENTERED FOR BHH MX 3320511.