Occurrence
On July 8, 2015, a Boeing 737-700 at Alicante Airport (LEAL) was preparing for departure. During the before-start procedure, the crew noticed that the central fuel pump did not activate; a low-pressure warning illuminated on the left side. The crew consulted the applicable checklist and proceeded with engine start, taxi, and flight to the destination airport, using the second central fuel pump to consume the fuel from the center tank.
Post-Flight Actions
After landing, the captain notified the Maintenance Control Center (MCC) and made an appropriate entry in the aircraft technical log. A system test revealed damage to the fuel pump control module (UFI). The module was replaced, and a subsequent test confirmed normal system operation. The aircraft was cleared for unrestricted further service. The fault did not recur.
Cause
The incident was caused by damage to the fuel pump control module (UFI).