# SDR CA971128002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 19, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-220T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-220T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-220t) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [3030 · Pitot/Static Anti-Ice System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/3030)
- Part: Pitot Head
- Part number: 9639206
- Condition: Failed
- Location: De Ice Heat
- Part time: 5,236 hours
- Component: 9639206
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: I
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971128002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) PITOT HEAD FREEZES UP IN FLIGHT RESULTING IN TOTAL LOSS OF AIRSPEED.  NEW ELEMENTS INSTALLED AND SAME RESULTS.  NOT SUFFICIENT TO MELT ICE IN FLIGHT.

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