SDR SWAA000041

Service difficulty report · Nut · Boeing 7373H4

Difficulty date: January 8, 2000
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N302SW
Make and model: Boeing 7373H4
Aircraft serial: 22942
System (JASC): 2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
Part: Nut
Part number: B120516
Condition: Broken
Location: Nr 2 Engine
Stage of operation: TO
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: C

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

What was found

DURING TAKEOFF, NR 2 ENG STARTED SURGING, AT ABOUT 3000 - 4000 FEET NR 2 FUEL TANK PUMP LIGHTS ILLUMINATED. FOUND COUPLING NUT BETWEEN NR 2 ENG SHUTOFF VALVE AND WING SPAR FEED THROUGH BROKEN. REMOVED AND REPLACED FUEL LINE AND COUPLING NUT PER MM.

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