# SDR N3XR202502280001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 28, 2025
- Submitted: February 28, 2025
- Operation: General aviation
- Filed by: [Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University Inc, repair station N3XR816N](https://openairdocs.org/faa-repair-station/N3XR816N/embry-riddle-aeronautical-university-inc.md) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft: [N847ER](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N847ER), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172S
- Registry model: [Cessna 172S](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172s) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 172S12802
- Aircraft time: 2,189 hours
- Engine: Lyc IO360L2A
- Engine time: 2,189 hours
- System (JASC): [7314 · Engine Fuel Pump](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7314)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Fuel Pump
- Part time: 2,189 hours
- Component: Fuel Pump, Lyc
- Component part number: LW15473
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/N3XR202502280001

## Discrepancy

FUEL WAS DISCOVERED IN ENGINE OIL. INSPECTION REVEALED THAT THE FUEL PUMP LW-15473 SEAL HAD FAILED AND LEAKED INTO THE OIL. THE ENGINE WAS CHANGED.

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