# SDR 98ZZZX3239

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 10, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N28360](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N28360), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 287916403
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Float
- Part number: 105135
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Carburetor
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX3239

## Discrepancy

FIRE IN ENGINE COWL AREA.  HOT START.  PROBLEM TRACED TO FAILED FLOAT IN CARBURETOR.  TANK CAME LOOSE DUE TO MANUFACTURER DEFECT - MISSED SOLDER POINT.

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