# SDR CA970422035

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 7, 1997
- Submitted: April 14, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Beech 99
- Registry model: [Beech 99](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-99) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 39,422 hours
- Engine: Pwa PT6A28
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Part number: 1153840043
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Drain Boss
- Component: Cabin Heater, Janitrol, E10D40
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA970422035

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE CREW ADVISED MAINTENANCE ON ARRIVAL OF A FUEL SMELL IN THE CABIN.   HE JANITROL HEATER WAS FOUND TO HAVE CRACKED AT THE DRAIN BOSS WELD ON THE COMBUSTION CAN.  THE UNIT WAS REPLACED.

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