# SDR J4P2002F00000

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 2, 2002
- Submitted: August 20, 2002
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N9257X
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-220T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-220T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-220t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3447002
- Engine: Cont LTSIO360KB
- System (JASC): [2822 · Fuel Boost Pump](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2822)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Boost Pump
- Part time: 1,083 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/J4P2002F00000

## Discrepancy

SHAFT SEAL FAILURE ALLOWING FUEL TO ENTER BOOST PUMP MOTOR INCREASING POTENTIAL FOR AIRCRAFT FIRE.

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