# SDR X762001F00000

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 30, 2001
- Submitted: September 24, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N303RM](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N303RM), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 95-B55
- Registry model: [Beech 95-B55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-b55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TC1219
- Engine: Cont IO470*
- System (JASC): [2140 · Heating System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2140)
- Part: Heater
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Combustion Head
- Part time: 1,739 hours
- 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/X762001F00000

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT WAS BROUGHT INTO SHOP WITH THE HEATER INOPERATIVE.  INSPECTION REVEALED A .500 INCH DIAMETER HOLE IN THE COMBUSTION HEAD JUST BELOW AND TO THE RIGHT OF THE IGNITOR, NEAR THE FUEL SUPPLY LINE.  RECOMMEND VISUAL INSPECTION AND/OR PRESSURE TEST EACH 100 HOURS OF HEATER OPERATION.

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