# SDR CA980330024

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 18, 1998
- Submitted: January 19, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 17,792 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E3D
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Plug
- Part number: 15223
- Condition: Missing
- Location: Idle Drill
- Component: Carburetor, Preair, MA4SPA
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980330024

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION A BLUE FUEL STAIN WAS SEEN ON THE CARBURETOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE IDLE DRILL PLUG SCREW WAS MISSING. THE CARBURETOR WAS SENT FOR REPAIR.

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