REFUEL COUPLING CAP - 28-25 (FIN 101QM)

Top Drivers (Apr19 – Mar20)

Part Number Description US MTBUR Tested NFF

0727540 REFUEL CAP 12 (40) 4906 - -

Note: in brackets total US in VOE history

Background

• Several operators have reported the loss of refuel caps, during or after the refuel process. In all cases the refuel caps have become
detached from the aircraft, either by damage to the lanyard, or chain which attaches the refuel cap to the aircraft.
• Aircraft can be dispatched under CDL 28-01 for up to 10 days
• In order to mitigate this risk, it is suggested that operators add paint markings on the refuel cap and surrounding panel to ensure HeatMap for A320 Component in Mar20
the cap is fully engaged as shown in Fig 1. (item A) (in red if current MTBUR is below GMTBUR)

• 9 of 12 removals of last period corresponds to aircraft with MB320 embodied, though the Removal rate has decreased during last Last 6 Months: Oct’19 Nov’19 Dec’19 Jan’20 Feb’20 Mar’20
12MO (from 0.42 to 0.28 removals per 1000FH)
US removals: 46 45 59 55 42 45
MTBUR
28122 29052 29162 29359 29504 28928
20000 GMTBUR

Item Root Cause Corrective/Suggested Action Status Progress Remarks

REFUEL CAP not correctly Issued MB320-18A28-002. To be performed in
A Add paint markings on refuel cap In progress 19 of 20
installed remaining AC during Winter 2019 HVM season.