# SDR AU960786

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 18, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8
- System (JASC): [2432 · Battery/Charger System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2432)
- Part: Battery
- Part number: G35
- Condition: Overheat Fire
- Location: Battery/Charger
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960786

## Discrepancy

(AUS) BATTERY CAUGHT FIRE DUE TO INCORRECT STARTING TECHNIQUE - START  HELD ON CONTINUOUSLY - PERSONNEL ERROR

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