Service difficulty report · Lead Tower · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
September 19, 2018
Submitted
December 11, 2018
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N28AU
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
2843781
Engine
Lyc O360A4M
Part
Lead Tower
Part number
EA4000RHM
Condition
Grounded
Location
Ignition System
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

INSTALLED NEW PLUGS AND LEADS FOR THE ELECTRO AIR ELECTRONIC IGNITION SYSTEM. THE NEW LEADS REQUIRE A TOWER TO CONNECT TO THE PLUGS. THE NEW TOWERS ALMOST IMMEDIATELY GROUNDED TO THE SIDE OF THE PLUG. INSTALLED THE OLD PLUGS AND LEADS.

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