SDR TAOA019714

Service difficulty report · Packing · Boeing 727225

Difficulty date
January 18, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N918TS
Make and model
Boeing 727225
Aircraft serial
20445
Part
Packing
Part number
MS29513223
Condition
Leaking
Location
Nr 3 Start Vlv
Stage of operation
TX
Nature of condition
B, K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

FLT 6030 - LGA-BOS - SMELL OF FUMES THROUGH OUT CABIN. BOTH ON THE GROUND AND IN AIR. FOUND NR 3 ENGINE START FUEL VALVE LEAKING IN RIGHT WHEEL WELL. REPLACED PACKING ON FUEL VALVE FITTING, LEAK CHECKED AND OPERATIONAL CHECK ACCOMPLISHED. (M)