# SDR 20000920SH012

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 5, 2000
- Submitted: September 20, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N899CT](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N899CT), registered now
- Make and model: Diamon DA20-C1
- Registry model: [Diamon DA20-C1](https://openairdocs.org/model/diamond-aircraft-ind-da20-c1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: C0099
- System (JASC): [2821 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2821)
- Part: Gascolator
- Part number: 2228215100
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Fuel Tank
- Part time: 110 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20000920SH012

## Discrepancy

GASCOLATOR BOWL CANNOT BE SECURED TO PREVENT LEAKING AT BOWL GASKET AREA.  ANY SIDE LOAD CAUSES EXCESSIVE LEAKING.  LEAKS AT JOINT OF HOUSING AND BOWL.  (X)

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