# SDR AU970489

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 12, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360E1A6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR2
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Hose
- Condition: Unapproved Part
- 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/AU970489

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ALL ENGINE HOSES FAULTY - WHEN FIRE SLEEVING WAS REMOVED THE HOSES WERE FOUND TO BE MANUFACTURED FROM MIL-H-6000 LOW PRESSURE HOSE AND NON COMPATIBLE MS FITTINGS - HOSES LEAKED DURING PRESSURE TESTING - SOME HOSES WERE ALSO FOUND TO BE MANUFACTURED FROM 306 TYPE LOW PRESSURE HOSE - PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR - UNAPPROVED PART

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