# SDR AU981072

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 16, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [2823 · Fuel Selector/Shut-Off Valve](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2823)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 492111
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Fuel System
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU981072

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LEFT ENGINE FUEL SHUTOFF VALVE STIFF TO OPERATE.  THE VALVE COULD NOT BE COMPLETELY OPENED CAUSING RESTRICTED FUEL FLOW.   PART TC:  9,693.

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