# SDR 98ZZZX2175

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 27, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-11
- Registry model: [Piper PA-11](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-11) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2821 · Aircraft Fuel Filter/Strainer](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2821)
- Part: Gascolator
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Fuel Filter
- 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/98ZZZX2175

## Discrepancy

POSSIBLE LOSS OF FUEL GASCOLATOR DUE TO BREAKAGE OF BAIL.  THIS HAS BEEN FOUND ON A NUMBER OF OLDER PIPERS DUE TO THE FACT THAT THE BAIL UPPER ENDS WEAR INTO THE BRACKET THAT HOLDS THE ENTIRE ASSEMBLY TO FIREWALL.

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