# SDR 95ZZZX1694

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 20, 1995
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-23-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-23-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-23-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Igniter
- Part number: G474942
- Condition: Shorted
- Location: Heater
- Part time: 1 hours
- Component: 940DA
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/95ZZZX1694

## Discrepancy

IGNITER WAS INSTALLED NEW AND FAILED AFTER 5 MINUTES OF OPERATION.  SHORTED TO GROUND DRAWING EXCESSIVE CURRENT.  SUPPLIER INDICATED THAT SOUTHWIND HAS HAD MORE PROBLEMS THAN USUAL WITH THIS IGNITER.

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