Fuel Line
121 failure reports named the fuel line in the last ten years, 425 since 1995, most often on the Boeing 767; the condition most often found was "leaking". 87 FAA approvals let 11 companies make a replacement fuel line, Fra Enterprises INC holding the most (23). The reports call it "fuel line", "fuel line main".
Reports by year
Reports by year, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| 1995 | 15 |
| 1996 | 19 |
| 1997 | 29 |
| 1998 | 12 |
| 1999 | 9 |
| 2000 | 27 |
| 2001 | 26 |
| 2002 | 11 |
| 2003 | 3 |
| 2004 | 12 |
| 2005 | 7 |
| 2006 | 9 |
| 2007 | 6 |
| 2008 | 5 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2010 | 10 |
| 2011 | 18 |
| 2012 | 16 |
| 2013 | 11 |
| 2014 | 44 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2016 | 11 |
| 2017 | 7 |
| 2018 | 13 |
| 2019 | 13 |
| 2020 | 10 |
| 2021 | 4 |
| 2022 | 4 |
| 2023 | 4 |
| 2024 | 30 |
| 2025 | 14 |
| 2026 | 11 |
Which system the reports file it under last ten years
Reports by system, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| Engine | 60 |
| Fuel system | 58 |
| Heating, ice protection and utility systems | 3 |
Models most often reporting it last ten years
How it failed the condition found, last ten years
Conditions found, as a table
| reports | |
|---|---|
| leaking | 29 |
| cracked | 16 |
| damaged | 15 |
| chafed | 11 |
| loose | 10 |
| dented | 6 |
| broken | 5 |
| worn | 4 |
| bent | 3 |
| failed | 3 |
Engines most often reporting it
Approved replacement parts 87 parts manufacturer approvals
A parts manufacturer approval (PMA) lets a company other than the aircraft's maker make a fuel line and sell it as an approved part for the models named. These are the companies holding such approvals for a fuel line:
For these models most: Boeing PT-13 (7), Boeing IB75 (7), Boeing E75 Stearman Kaydet (7), Boeing D75 (7), Boeing B75 Stearman Kaydet (7), Boeing A75 Stearman Kaydet (7), Boeing 75 (7), Beechcraft C90 King Air C90 (5), Beechcraft B90 (5), Beechcraft 65 (5), Dehavilland DHC-6 (3), Boeing 747 (1).
| Maker | Part | Replaces | Fits | Granted | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aircorps Aviation, LLC | Fuel Line – Tank to Tee Rear 75-3166-ACP | 75-3166 | The Boeing Company A75L3, 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A | 2026-08-17 | current |
| Aircorps Aviation, LLC | Fuel Line – Tee to Fuel Cock 75-3128-ACP | 75-3128 | The Boeing Company A75L3, 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A | 2026-08-17 | current |
| Aircorps Aviation, LLC | Fuel Line – Fuel Cock to Strainer E75N1-3102-ACP | E75N1-3102 | The Boeing Company A75L3, 75 (Army PT-13), A75 (Army PT-13A | 2026-08-17 | current |
| Aircorps Aviation, LLC | FUEL LINE – TEE TO TEE 75-3127-1-ACP | 75-3127-1 | The Boeing Company A75L3, 75 (ARMY PT-13), A75 (ARMY PT-13A | 2026-06-15 | current |
| Aircorps Aviation, LLC | FUEL LINE ASS’Y – TANK TO TEE FRONT 75-3125-1-ACP | 75-3125-1 | The Boeing Company A75L3, 75 (ARMY PT-13), A75 (ARMY PT-13A | 2026-06-15 | current |
| Aircorps Aviation, LLC | FUEL LINE – TEE TO TEE 75-3127-ACP | 75-3127 | The Boeing Company A75L3, 75 (ARMY PT-13), A75 (ARMY PT-13A | 2026-06-15 | current |
| Aircorps Aviation, LLC | FUEL LINE ASS’Y – TANK TO TEE FRONT 75-3125-ACP | 75-3125 | The Boeing Company A75L3, 75 (ARMY PT-13), A75 (ARMY PT-13A | 2026-06-15 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Union to Cross-Over Line Tee JA-LN-006 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Fuel Distributor to Elbow at Rear Baffle JA-LN-008 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Header To Cross-Over Vent JA-LN-107 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Cowl Induction Adapter Drain JA-LN-110 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Elbow at Rear Baffle to Drain Cluster JA-LN-009 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Auxiliary Fuel Pump To Fuel Strainer JA-LN-103 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Check Valve To Header Tank JA-LN-105 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Firewall to Check Valve JA-LN-003 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Header Tank To Union JA-LN-106 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Auxiliary Pump Seal Drain JA-LN-007 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Drain, Balance Tube JA-LN-108 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Collector Tank to Union JA-LN-005 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Header Tank To Auxiliary Fuel Pump JA-LN-102 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Auxiliary Fuel Pump to Strainer JA-LN-002 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Selector Valve to Collector Tank JA-LN-001 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Firewall To Check Valve JA-LN-104 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Engine Driven Fuel Pump Seal Drain JA-LN-109 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Elbow To Header Tank JA-LN-101 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| John Jewell Aircraft, INC. | Fuel Line,Return, Firewall to Collector Tank JA-LN-004 | Modification Part | Cessna C182 – C182R | 2021-09-09 | current |
| Steve'S Aircraft | Fuel Line Assembly SA3-06 | Modification Part | Textron Aviation, Inc. 120, 140 | 2016-06-01 | current |
| Pma Design & Manufacturing | Fuel Line Transfer Gasket PDMC6PF1098-29 | C6PF1098-29 | Viking Air Limited DHC-6-400 series | 2015-02-17 | current |
| Delta G Design INC | Fuel Line - L 8007-PL-008L | Modification Part | Beechcraft 65-90, 65-A90, B90 | 2014-05-01 | current |
| Delta G Design INC | Fuel Line - R 8007-PL-002R | Modification Part MODIFICATION PART | Beechcraft 65-90, 65-A90, B90 | 2014-05-01 | current |
| Delta G Design INC | Fuel Line 8007-PL-004 | Modification Part | Beechcraft 65-90, 65-A90, B90 | 2014-05-01 | current |
| Delta G Design INC | Fuel Line - R 8007-PL-008R | Modification Part | Beechcraft 65-90, 65-A90, B90 | 2014-05-01 | current |
| Delta G Design INC | Fuel Line - L 8007-PL-002L | Modification Part | Beechcraft 65-90, 65-A90, B90 | 2014-05-01 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Supply ARP15344 | 15344 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, H-20 Tank ARP52472 | 52472 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Supply ARP13854 | 13854 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Supply ARP15345 | 15345 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Main Supply, TW/15 ARP52149 | 52149 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Extra-Tank Option ARP15339 | 15339 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Main Supply, TW ARP51081 | 51081 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line,Main Supply, Rally Dual Inlet ARP51478 | 51478 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line System, POL ARP52534 | 52534 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Extra Tank Option ARP15347 | 15347 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Pilot, TW ARP51078 | 51078 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Connector ARP18192 | 18192 | Aerostar Intl, Inc. All series | 2013-02-19 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line Assembly, Dual 2-H, RWSW/CW/CWS ARP 52160-07 | 52160-07 | Aerostar Intl, Inc Aerostar RWSW, CW, CWS | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Tank hose 23 in ARP52134-06 | 52134-06 | Aerostar Intl, Inc All series | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line Assembly, Dual 3 V RB8 ARP52160-20 | 52160-20 | Aerostar Intl, Inc Aerostar RB8 | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line Assembly, RB5 Double Tank 16 inch ARP52892 | 52892 | Aerostar Intl, Inc Aerostar RB5 | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Tank Hose 61.5 in ARP52134-08 | 52134-08 | Aerostar Intl, Inc All series | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line Assembly, Dual 4-V, RWS/RWSW/CW/ CWS ARP 52160-06 | 52160-06 | Aerostar Intl, Inc Aerostar RWS, RWSW, CW | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Tank Hose 94 in ARP52134-07 | 52134-07 | Aerostar Intl, Inc All series | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Balloonacy LTD LLC | Fuel Line, Burner w/POL ARP13866 | 13866 | Aerostar Intl, Inc All series | 2013-01-24 | current |
| Gemini Engineering | FUEL LINE FILTER ICE DETECTOR 65-90305-50 | 65-90305-50 | Boeing 707-100 LONG BODY, 707-100B SHORT... | 2003-10-21 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10229 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (Mooney) M10 | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Pressure Plug SS10266-1 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10227 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Pressure Plug Assembly SS10266 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10225 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10228 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (Mooney) M10 | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10226 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (ERCO) 415-D | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Pressure Plug SS10266-1 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-D, E, G | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10224 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly (With PN SS10224 Thru SS10227) SS10222 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO)415-D, E, G | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Protector SS10264 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-D, E, G | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Protector SS10264 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10221 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO)415-D, E, G | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10221 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10226 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly (With PN SS10224 Thru SS10227) SS10222 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10225 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (ERCO) 415-D | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10220 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (Alon) A-2, A2-A, (ERCO) 415-D | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10224 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO)415-D, E, G | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10220 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10223 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO)415-D, E, G | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Assembly SS10223 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-C, 415-CD, Serials 813 and up. | 2001-03-22 | current |
| Fra Enterprises INC | Fuel Line Pressure Plug Assembly SS10266 | Modification Part | Univair Aircraft Corp (ERCO) 415-D, E, G | 2001-03-22 | current |
| K-Aero INC | Fuel Line KA-103 | Modification | Textron Lycoming O-540-E4A5 | 1999-08-19 | current |
| K-Aero INC | Fuel Line KA-103-2 | Modification | Textron Lycoming O-540-E4A5 | 1999-08-19 | current |
| K-Aero INC | Fuel Line KA-103-1 | Modification | Textron Lycoming O-540-E4A5 | 1999-08-19 | current |
| K-Aero INC | Fuel Line KA-103-3 | Modification | Textron Lycoming O-540-E4A5 | 1999-08-19 | current |
| K-Aero INC | Fuel Line KA-102 | Modification | Textron Lycoming O-540-E4A5 | 1999-08-19 | current |
| Aeroquip Corporation | Fuel Line AE707568-1 | Airbus Industrie AE707568-1 | Airbus A320-111 A320-211 A320-212 A320-214... | 1999-05-02 | current |
| Pma Design & Manufacturing | Fuel Line Transfer Gasket PDMC6PF1098-29 | De Havilland C6PF1098-29 | deHavilland DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 100, 200 & 300 | 1999-04-13 | current |
| Pma Design & Manufacturing | Fuel Line Transfer Gasket PDMC6PF1098-29 | De Havilland C6PF1098-29 | Bombardier, Inc. DHC-6 Twin Otter Series 100, 200 & 300 | 1999-04-13 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Fuel line coupling assembly 58023 | Boeing 10-61222-1 | Boeing 737-100, -200, -300 | 1995-06-06 | current |
| Senior Operations LLC | Fuel line coupling assembly 59390 | Boeing 59390 (same as Senior Flexonics) | Boeing 747-100, -200 | 1995-06-06 | 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.
