# SDR 98ZZZX2810

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 27, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9142C](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9142C), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna R182
- Registry model: [Cessna R182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r182) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: R18200417
- Engine: Lyc O540L3C5
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Nipple
- Part number: AN9112D
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Carburetor Inlet
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: K, A
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2810

## Discrepancy

NIPPLE THAT CONNECTS CARBURETOR FINGER SCREEN TO SUPPLY LINE T-FITTING BROKE OFF IN FLIGHT CAUSING FUEL TO BE SPRAYED INTO ENGINE COMPARTMENT.  FUEL IGNITED AND BURNED A HOLE THROUGH BELLY SKIN JUST AFT OF FIREWALL.

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