# SDR 96ZZZX594

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 18, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA 28-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA 28-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-anderson-pa-28-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A3A
- System (JASC): [7310 · Engine Fuel Distribution](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7310)
- Part: Hose
- Part number: 6390156
- Condition: Over Age
- Location: Engine
- 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/96ZZZX594

## Discrepancy

NEW ENGINE HOSES RECEIVED FROM PIPER WERE FOUND TO BE 6 YEARS OLD.  THE DISTRIBUTOR AGREED THIS WAS UNSATISFACTORY SAYING AT FIRST THAT 5 YEARS WAS THE MAXIMUM SHELF LIFE; BUT, AFTER CONTACTING PIPER, FAX'ED A STATEMENT THAT PIPER'S PROPRIETARY INFORMATION ALLOWED AN 8-YEAR SHELF LIFE.  NO WONDER PIPER'S SERVICE MANUALS LIMIT THE SERVICE LIFE TO 3 YEARS.

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