# SDR AUS20010832

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 27, 2001
- Submitted: September 5, 2001
- 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)
- Engine: Lyc TIO540J2BD
- Propeller: Hartzl HCE3YR2
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Heating System
- Component: Heating System
- 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/AUS20010832

## Discrepancy

(AUS) HEATER FAILED. SPARKING BEHIND INSTRUMENT PANEL CAUSED BY FOREIGN OBJECT FALLING ACROSS TERMINALS.

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