SDR USAASB96168

Service difficulty report · O-Ring · Boeing 7373B7

Difficulty date: August 22, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N505AU
Make and model: Boeing 7373B7
Aircraft serial: 23380
System (JASC): 2820 · Aircraft Fuel Distribution System
Part: O-Ring
Part number: MS2951224
Condition: Leaking
Location: Ctr Fuel Tank
Stage of operation: CR
Nature of condition: K, B
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

CLT - FLT 278 - CREW REPORTED A STRONG FUEL ODOR IN FORWARD CABIN WITH RECIRCULATION FAN ON, REGARDLESS OF PACK POSITION. WITH FAN OFF, ODOR DISSIPATED. MAINTENANCE FOUND CENTER TANK AFT FITTING (FROM AUX TANK) LEAKING. REPLACED O-RINGS AT CENTER TANK AFT FITTING. LEAK CHECK GOOD. (M)

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