# SDR 97ZZZX2624

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 21, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N8174P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N8174P), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-24-250
- Registry model: [Piper PA-24-250](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-24-250) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 243430
- Engine: Lyc O540A1A5
- System (JASC): [7310 · Engine Fuel Distribution](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7310)
- Part: Hose
- Condition: Deteriorated
- Location: Engine Compt
- Part time: 2,884 hours
- Component: Aeroquip
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2624

## Discrepancy

FUEL HOSES IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  ORIGNAL HOSES DATED 1962.  HOSES WERE VERY STIFF, BUT NOT LEAKING.  SHOULD HAVE BEEN CHANGED BEFORE THEY LOSE FLEXABILITY.

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