# SDR AUS20011008

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 16, 2001
- Submitted: October 15, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206G
- Registry model: [Cessna U206G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- Propeller: Mcauly D3A32C90
- System (JASC): [8597 · Engine System Wiring](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8597)
- Part: Wire
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Reciprocating En
- Component: Reciprocating En, Cont, IO520F
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, A
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20011008

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ELECTRICAL WIRES (2OFF) LOCATED IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT CHAFING ONSOLID FUEL LINE. WIRES ARCED AND BLEW A SMALL HOLE IN THE FUELLINE RESULTING IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. INADEQUATEMAINTENANCE. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR.

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