# SDR AUS20040005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 4, 2004
- Submitted: March 1, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Needle
- Condition: Sticking
- Location: Carburetor
- Stage of operation: LD
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E, Y, B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20040005

## Discrepancy

(AUS) FIRE IN ENGINE COWLS.   SUSPECT CAUSED BY STICKING CARBURETOR NEEDLE AND SEAT CAUSING FLOODING OF ENGINE.  EXCESS FUEL LEAKED INTO COWLS AND IGNITED.

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