# SDR 98ZZZX2695

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 7, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N7224G
- Make and model: Cessna 172K
- Registry model: [Cessna 172K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172k) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17258924
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Fire
- Location: Engine Exhaust
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: A
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2695

## Discrepancy

ENGINE WAS WARM.  WHEN STARTING AIRCRAFT ACCORDING TO WARM ENGINE START-UP PROCEDURE, IT CAUGHT FIRE BEFORE IT STARTED.  RECOMMENDATION:  LET ENGINE COOL OFF LONGER OR MODIFY STARTING PROCEDURE.

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