# SDR 96ZZZX5336

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 26, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2125Z](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2125Z), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 180F
- Registry model: [Cessna 180F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18051225
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Gasket
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Fuel Cap
- 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/96ZZZX5336

## Discrepancy

UMBRELLA-TYPE FUEL CAP GASKET WAS WEATHERED AND CRACKED AROUND RADIUS.  ONE CRACK WAS COMPLETELY THROUGH THE GASKET CAUSING FUEL SYPHONING.  SUBMITTER STATED INSPECT GASKET DURING PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTIONS.  REPLACE AS NECESSARY.

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