# SDR 2006FA0000331

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 6, 2006
- Submitted: April 11, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N6549A](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N6549A), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 277954006
- Engine: Lyc TIO540*
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Regulator
- Part number: A23D0475
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Cabin Heater
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000331

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT RECEIVED FROM NEW OWNER WANTING HEATER MADE OPERATIONAL: TOTALLY DEACTIVATED.  REPLACED HEATER ASSY DUE TO EXTREME DETORATION.  FUEL REGULATOR REPLACED DUE TO LEAKAGE AND FAILURE TO REGULATE FOUND INLET PORT PARTIALLY PLUGGED BY CORROSION BY-PRODUCTS AND REMNANTS OF DAMAGED THREADS.  N/E REPAIRABLE.  (K)

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