# SDR 2001FA0000582

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 14, 2001
- Submitted: December 4, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N3581C
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 318052091
- Engine: Lyc TIO540*
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Regulator
- Part number: A2300475
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Cabin Heater
- Part time: 142 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/2001FA0000582

## Discrepancy

THE HEATER FUEL REGULATOR, WAS INSTALLED NEW, IN OUR AIRCRAFT.  AD`S HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH.  DURING ROUTINE HEATER INSPECTION AND CHECK, FOUND NEW TYPE REGULATOR SEEPING FUEL AROUND HOUSING SEAL.

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