# SDR AU980604

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 11, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-44-180T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-44-180T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-44-180t) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Part number: 90D382
- Condition: Faulty
- Location: Cabin
- Component: Janitrol, 90D382
- 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/AU980604

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CABIN HEATER SMOKING.  INVESTIGATION COULD FIND NO PROBLEMS.  SUSPECT FOREIGN OBJECT ENTERED THE HEATER AND BURNED UP.  PART TC:  6,261.

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