# SDR 99ZZZX2076

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 4, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9279J](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9279J), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2843068
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Air Box
- Part number: 638873
- Condition: Mismanufactured
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2076

## Discrepancy

IN C/W PIPER SB NR 1022 ON FACET INDUCTION AIR FILTERS PN 638873 FOR PLASTISOL DETERIORATION, MOLD WAS FOUND INSIDE FILTER ELEMENT PLEATS.  FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED 8 TO 12 OUNCES OF WATER IN AIR BOX THAT IS FORMED INTO LOWER COWL.  NO DRAIN HOLE WAS INSTALLED TO FACILITATE DRAINING DRILLED DRAIN HOLE.

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