# SDR CA980416009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 6, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-31P
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31P](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc TIGO541E1A
- System (JASC): [7170 · Engine Drains](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7170)
- Part: Drain Line
- Part number: LW120984124
- Condition: Chafing
- Location: Nr 2 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA980416009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) FUEL DRAIN LINE OF NR 2 CYLINDER RUBBED (CHAFED) AGAINST THE PROPELLER ACCUMULATOR AND RISKED RUPTURING THE DRAIN INJECTION LINE.  THIS LINE IS LESS THAN 4 INCHES FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM AND CONSTITUTES A HIGH RISK OF ENGINE FIRE IF THE DRAIN INJECTOR LINE RUPTURED.

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