# SDR 96ZZZX366

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 5, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N98242](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N98242), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2826130
- Engine: Lyc O320E2A
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Pug
- Part number: 377
- Condition: Missing
- Location: Fuel Bowl
- Component: MA4SPA
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX366

## Discrepancy

CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PLUG MISSING FROM FUEL BOWL.  THE OPEN HOLE WAS ABOVE THE NORMAL FUEL LEVEL IN THE BOWL; HOWEVER, FUEL WAS FREE TO LEAK OUT WHEN THE A/C IS POSITIONED IN A NOSE DOWN PITCH.  FUEL STAINS WERE NOTED.  THIS PLUG WAS USED TO PLUG A HOLE MADE DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CARBURETOR.

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