# SDR WVBA004/99

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 2, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N35270
- Make and model: Piper PA-31-350
- Registry model: [Piper PA-31-350](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-31-350) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 317952141
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Fuel Regulator
- Part number: A23D0475
- Condition: Leaking
- Location: Heater
- Part time: 547 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/WVBA004%2F99

## Discrepancy

PART LEAKING FUEL AT PARTING SEAMS.  ALL SCREWS WERE FOUND LOOSE.  PROBLEM DISCOVERED AT INSPECTION.  FUEL STAINS OBSERVED COMING OUT OF DRAIN.  THIS IS THE THIRD ONE DISCOVERED IN THE PAST SIX INSPECTIONS.  (X)

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