# SDR 96ZZZX5218

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 25, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N36PB](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N36PB), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317405128
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Regulator
- Part number: A23D0475
- Condition: Gasket Leak
- Location: Heater Pressure
- Part time: 20 hours
- Component: Janitrol
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX5218

## Discrepancy

JANITROL HEATER FUEL PRESSURE REGULATOR WAS INSTALLED NEW 8-22-96.  ON 9-19-96 WITH 20.1 HRS TIME IN SERVICE, UNIT FAILED CAUSING FLUCTUATION OF RT FUEL SYSTEM PRESSURE.  WHEN REMOVED, FOUND FUEL LEAKING AROUND GASKET.

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