# SDR 2004FA0000147

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 21, 2003
- Submitted: February 3, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N6530C
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287890379
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Condition: Contaminated
- Location: Cockpit
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2004FA0000147

## Discrepancy

PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT.  INSPECTION FOUND HYDRAULIC FLUID ON CARPET COVERING HEATER DUCT.  (EA17200405081)

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