# SDR 97ZZZX3976

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 13, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N64TW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N64TW), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA 46-350P
- Registry model: [Piper PA 46-350P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-46-350p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4636054
- System (JASC): [7170 · Engine Drains](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7170)
- Part: Collector Tank
- Part number: 84029017
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Wheel
- Part time: 79 hours
- 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/97ZZZX3976

## Discrepancy

TOP INBOARD EDGE WELD CRACKED APPROXIMATELY 2 INCHES ALLOWING FUEL TO LEAK INTO WHEEL AREA.  BRAKES DIRECTLY BEHIND COLLECTOR TANK WHEN GEAR RETRACTED.  SUBMITTER STATED POSSIBLE CAUSE:  OIL CANNING OF TANK OR EXCESSIVE HEAD PRESSURE WHEN WING TOPPED OFF.

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