# SDR 96ZZZX4291

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 19, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N40571](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40571), 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: 277405313
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Fuel Cap
- Part number: 1609700
- Condition: Not Secure
- Location: Rt Otbd
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4291

## Discrepancy

DURING TAKEOFF, THE RIGHT FUEL CAP COVER OPENED AND FUEL STARTED COMING OUT.  PILOT RETURNED TO SECURE THE FUEL CAP, AND ADD APPROXIMATELY 10 GALLONS OF FUEL.

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