# SDR CA990202002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 19, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-34-200T
- Registry model: [Piper PA-34-200T](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-34-200t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO360EB
- Propeller: Mcauly 3AF34C503
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Vibrator
- Part number: 14E001
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Heater
- Component: Janitrol, B3040
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: B
- Precautionary procedure: A, B, H
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA990202002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) CABIN HEATER STARTED BACKFIRING AND PILOT SMELLED ODOR.  HEATER TURNED OFF.  BANGING AND ODOR STOPPED.  HEATER REMOVED AND IGNITION FOUND INTERMITTENT.  VIBRATOR REPLACED.

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