# SDR AU981203

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 7, 1998
- 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 HCC2YK2
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Needle
- Part number: 233614
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Carburetor
- Component: Facet, MA6
- 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/AU981203

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CARBURETOR FLOAT NEEDLE AND SEAT WORN.  CARBURETOR FLOODING CAUSED A POST SHUTDOWN ENGINE FIRE.   PART TC:  4,105.

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