Fuel Cap
389 failure reports named the fuel cap in the last ten years, 519 since 1995, most often on the Airbus A320; the condition most often found was "missing". 71 FAA approvals let 21 companies make a replacement fuel cap, William J Barton holding the most (13).
Reports by year
Reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 6 |
| 1996 | 16 |
| 1997 | 4 |
| 1998 | 2 |
| 1999 | 7 |
| 2000 | 11 |
| 2001 | 9 |
| 2002 | 7 |
| 2003 | 8 |
| 2004 | 4 |
| 2005 | 2 |
| 2006 | 10 |
| 2007 | 5 |
| 2008 | 3 |
| 2009 | 6 |
| 2010 | 3 |
| 2011 | 6 |
| 2012 | 8 |
| 2013 | 7 |
| 2014 | 1 |
| 2015 | 5 |
| 2016 | 4 |
| 2017 | 5 |
| 2018 | 5 |
| 2019 | 23 |
| 2020 | 11 |
| 2021 | 18 |
| 2022 | 51 |
| 2023 | 66 |
| 2024 | 85 |
| 2025 | 61 |
| 2026 | 60 |
Which system the reports file it under last ten years
Reports by system, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| Fuel system | 389 |
Models most often reporting it last ten years
How it failed the condition found, last ten years
missing333leaking20broken7unknown5loose4unsecure4not seated2bent1corroded1defective1
Conditions found, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| missing | 333 |
| leaking | 20 |
| broken | 7 |
| unknown | 5 |
| loose | 4 |
| unsecure | 4 |
| not seated | 2 |
| bent | 1 |
| corroded | 1 |
| defective | 1 |
Engines most often reporting it
Approved replacement parts 71 parts manufacturer approvals
A parts manufacturer approval (PMA) lets a company other than the aircraft's maker make a fuel cap and sell it as an approved part for the models named. These are the companies holding such approvals for a fuel cap:
William J Barton 13Pma Products INC 11Fra Enterprises INC 8Mcfarlane Aviation INC 5Monarch Air & Development 4J C Carter CO INC 4Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) 4Cub Crafters INC 3Commander-Aero, INC 3Parker Hannifin CORP 2Aviation Products Systems INC 2Airglas INC 2Aaxico Technical Services 2Vk Aircraft INC 1Univair Aircraft CORP 1Paravion Technology INC 1Pma Design & Manufacturing 1Jaars INC 1Heritage Aviation LTD 1Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation 1Causey Aviation Svc INC 1
For these models most: Cessna A150 (11), Cessna 172 Skyhawk (11), Piper PA-18 Super Cub (8), Cessna A152 (7), Cessna R172 Hawk XP (6), Cessna 150 (6), Beechcraft C-99 (6), Beechcraft B200 King Air B200 (6), Beechcraft B100 (6), Beechcraft B-99 (6), Beechcraft A100 (6), Beechcraft 99 Airliner (6).
| Maker | Part | Replaces | Fits | Granted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap CA21821N | 21821-000 27221-000 | Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-24-250 and -260, s/n, 24-2299 and... | 2018-12-16 | current |
| Mcfarlane Aviation INC | Fuel Cap Gaskets, Slip Rings & Shim MC0426015-8 | 0426015-8 | Textron Aviation Inc. 150L, 150M, A150L | 2017-12-06 | current |
| Mcfarlane Aviation INC | Fuel Cap Gaskets, Slip Rings & Shim MCB100142-1 | B100142-1, B100142, AC39A4241, 0311360-5, 4969 | Textron Aviation Inc. 120, 140, 140A | 2017-12-06 | current |
| Mcfarlane Aviation INC | Fuel Cap Gaskets, Slip Rings & Shim MCB100143-1 | B100143-1 | Textron Aviation Inc. 140A, 150, 150A | 2017-12-06 | current |
| Mcfarlane Aviation INC | Fuel Cap Gaskets, Slip Rings & Shim MC0426015-5 | 0426015-5 | Textron Aviation Inc. 150L, 150M, A150L | 2017-12-06 | current |
| Mcfarlane Aviation INC | Fuel Cap Gaskets, Slip Rings & Shim MC0426015-4 | 0426015-4 | Textron Aviation Inc. 150L, 150M, A150L | 2017-12-06 | current |
| Pma Design & Manufacturing | Fuel Cap Assembly PDM38040-1 | 38040-1 | Viking Air Limited DHC-6-100, -200, -300 | 2017-06-01 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap Seal CA38241 | Beechcraft, P/N 38241, 38283. Mooney, no P/N Assigned. | Beechcraft Beech The following Models when... | 2016-05-16 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap Seal CA457-98 | Beechcraft, P/N 457-98, P/N 457-98-1 | Beechcraft E90, F90, 99 | 2016-05-16 | current |
| Cub Crafters INC | Fuel Cap Assembly, Vented 101720-01 | Modification Part | Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-18, PA -18S, PA-18 105 (Special) | 2013-09-23 | current |
| Cub Crafters INC | Fuel Cap Assembly, Vented 101720-01 | Modification Part | Piper Aircraft, Inc. PA-18, PA -18S, PA-18 105 (Special) | 2013-09-23 | current |
| Pma Products INC | FUEL CAP SEAL CA38241 | Beechcraft, P/N 38241, 38241. Mooney, no P/N Assigned. | Beechcraft Beech The following Models when... | 2012-10-24 | current |
| Pma Products INC | FUEL CAP SEAL CA457-98 | Beechcraft, P/N 457-98, P/N 457-98-1 | Beechcraft E90, F90, 99 | 2012-10-24 | current |
| Aviation Products Systems INC | Fuel Cap APS180-FS-06 | Modification Part | Piper PA-18-150 Series, PA-18A-150 Series,... | 2012-05-29 | current |
| Airglas INC | Fuel Cap AG34004 | Modification Part | Piper PA-18 150, PA-18A150, PA-18S 150 | 2012-01-03 | current |
| Aviation Products Systems INC | Fuel Cap APS180-FS-06 | Modification Part | Piper PA-18-15- Series, PA-18A-150 Series,... | 2011-10-30 | current |
| Jaars INC | Fuel Cap SK940408 | Modification Part | Helio H-250, H-295, H-391 | 2011-09-21 | current |
| Airglas INC | Fuel Cap AG34004 | Modification Part | Piper PA-18 150, PA-18 150, PA-18S 150 | 2011-08-29 | current |
| Commander-Aero, INC | Fuel Cap Assembly Parker Fuel Cap and... | Modification Part | Twin Commander 500, 500A, 500B | 2011-01-02 | current |
| Commander-Aero, INC | Fuel Cap Assembly Parker Fuel Cap (P/N... | Modification Part | Twin Commander 680T, 680V, 680W | 2011-01-02 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap CA17672N | 454-084, 17672-000 (Piper) | Piper PA-23, PA-23-160 | 2010-11-09 | current |
| Aaxico Technical Services | Fuel Cap Lanyard 452-16-6ATS | P/N 452-16-6 | Airbus A310 Series, A320 Series, A321 Series | 2010-08-29 | current |
| Aaxico Technical Services | Fuel Cap Lanyard 452-16-12ATS | P/N 452-16-12 | Boeing B717-200 Series) Dornier... | 2010-08-29 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap CA2722lN | 554-180 (Piper) 27221-00 | Piper PA-24-180, -250, -260 | 2009-03-02 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap Assembly CA16097N | 16097-000 (Piper) | Piper PA-23-235 & PA-23-250 SIN 27-1 thru... | 2008-08-14 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap Seal CA38241 | Main seal for Cessna Fuel Cap pin 9914106-13 | Cessna 525 (SIN 0549 and on) 650 (SIN 0001... | 2008-07-13 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Fuel Cap Lanyard Kit 350-280-001 | Modification Parts | Eurocopter France AS350C, D, D-1 | 2006-03-23 | current |
| Cub Crafters INC | Fuel Cap Assembly, Vented 101720-01 | Modification Part 101720 | Piper PA-12 & -12S, PA-18, -18S | 2005-12-09 | current |
| Gulfstream Aerospace Corporation | Fuel Cap assembly 653126-501 | 4653126-501 | Israel 1121, 1121A, 1121B | 2004-10-11 | current |
| Vk Aircraft INC | Fuel Cap V.K.-UD-3 | Modification Part | Piper PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P | 2002-03-27 | current |
| Monarch Air & Development | Fuel Cap 875-2132-2 | 875-2132-2 | Cessna 150, 150-A, -B | 2001-10-09 | current |
| Monarch Air & Development | Fuel Cap FC-100 | FC-100 | Cessna 206, P206, P206-A | 2001-10-09 | current |
| Monarch Air & Development | Fuel Cap 875-2132-1 | 875-2132-1 | Cessna 150L, A150L, 172-L | 2001-10-09 | current |
| Monarch Air & Development | Fuel Cap 875-2453 | 875-2453 | Cessna 120, 140, 140A | 2001-10-09 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap 875-2132-2 | Modification Part | Cessna 150, 150-A, -B | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap 875-2453 | Modification Part | Cessna 120, 140, 140A | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap 875-2132-1 | Modification Part | Cessna 150L, A150L, 172-L | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap FC-100 | Modification Part | Cessna 185, 185-A, -B | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap FC-100 | Modification Part | Cessna 182, 182-A, -B | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap FC-100 | Modification Part | Cessna 207, 207A, T207 | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap FC-100 | Modification Part | Cessna 206, P206, P206-A | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap FC-100 | Modification Part | Cessna 210, 210-A, -B | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap FC-100 | Modification Part | Cessna 188, 188-A, -B | 2001-04-23 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap FC-100 | Modification Part | Cessna 180, 180-A, -B | 2001-04-23 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Assembly Un-Vented SS10290-1 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (ERCO) 415-D | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Assembly 15 Gal Tank Vented SS10290 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Assembly 15 Gal Tank Vented SS10290 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (ERCO) 415-D | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Locking Barb SS10290-2 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (ERCO) 415-D | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Casting Blank SS10290-3 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Locking Barb SS10290-2 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Assembly Un-Vented SS10290-1 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Cap Casting Blank SS10290-3 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (ERCO) 415-D | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Commander-Aero, INC | Fuel Cap Assembly Shaw Aero Devices Fuel Cap... | Modification Part | Twin Commander 680T, 680V, 680W | 1999-12-01 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Fuel Cap 2650266-101 | Bombardier Aerospace GP425-1102-5 | Bombardier, Inc. BD-700-1A10 | 1999-10-27 | current |
| Parker Hannifin CORP | Fuel Cap Assembly 2940039-101 | Bombardier Aerospace GP425-1102-1 | Bombardier, Inc. BD-700-1A10 | 1999-10-27 | current |
| J C Carter CO INC | Fuel Cap Assembly 6174-1 | Airbus Industrie 6174-1 | Airbus A330-202, -223, -243 | 1999-07-06 | current |
| J C Carter CO INC | Fuel Cap Assembly 6986-41 | Airbus Industrie 6986-41 | Airbus A330-202, -223, -243 | 1999-07-06 | current |
| J C Carter CO INC | Fuel Cap Assembly 6986-4 | Airbus Industrie 6986-4 | Airbus A330-202, -223, -243 | 1999-07-06 | current |
| J C Carter CO INC | Fuel Cap Assembly 61605-30 | Airbus Industrie 61605-30 | Airbus A319-111, -112, -113 | 1999-07-06 | current |
| Heritage Aviation LTD | Fuel Cap 134-13000-03 | Modification Part | Bell 206A, B, L | 1998-12-30 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Replacement Fuel Cap and Locking Fuel Cap AA-96134 | Modification Part | Bell UH-1B, UH-1H, UH-1B | 1998-03-04 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap Seal CA38241 | Beechcraft, 38241, 38283, Mooney, no Assigned | Beech Raytheon) (99, 99A, A99A | 1997-07-06 | current |
| Pma Products INC | Fuel Cap Seal CA457-98 | Beechcraft, 457-98, 457-98-1 | Beech Raytheon) (E90, F90, 99 | 1997-07-06 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Replacement Fuel Cap or Locking Fuel Cap AA-96134 | Modification Part | Bell 205A-1, 205B, 212 | 1997-01-22 | current |
| Paravion Technology INC | Fuel Cap Hinge Installation Dwg List No. DL-206FH-100 | Modification Part | Bell 206L, 206L-1, 206L-3 | 1995-10-22 | current |
| Univair Aircraft CORP | Fuel Cap Cover Assembly Dwg No. U85327-002 | Piper 85327-002 | Piper PA-18 "150" S/N: 18-7809001-... | 1995-04-18 | current |
| Bell Helicopter Textron INC (Formerly Aeronautical Accessories INC) | Fuel Cap Locks Report AA-92106 | Modification Part | MD Helicopters, Inc. MDHI) (369D, E, F | 1993-02-08 | current |
| Causey Aviation Svc INC | Fuel Cap CA27221 | 27221 | Piper PA-24-180, -250, -260 | 1993-01-05 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap 875-2453 | Modification Part | Cessna 120-140 S/N 8001 thru 15075, 140A... | 1992-07-08 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap 875-2132-2 | Modification Part | Cessna 170A, B, S/N 18730 thru 27169 | 1992-07-08 | current |
| William J Barton | Fuel Cap 875-2132-1 | Modification Part | Cessna 172L, M, N | 1992-07-08 | current |
Sources: the FAA's service difficulty reports since 1995 (a report is a part that failed and was fixed, as filed by an airline, repair station or owner; the count shows reporting as much as reliability) and the parts manufacturer approvals in the FAA's Dynamic Regulatory System. The part name is the reporters' and the approval holders' own words, reduced to the first plain words so that spellings meet.