Service difficulty report · Float · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
September 21, 2000
Submitted
October 17, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4419F
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
287790027
Engine
Lyc O360A2F
Part
Float
Part number
30802
Condition
Leaking
Location
Carburetor
Part time
200 hours
Component
Carburetor · Precision
Component part number
103878MA45
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

CUSTOMER SUBMITTED CARBURETOR FOR REPAIR FOR A ''STUMBLE IN ACCELERATION''. SPLIT CARBURETOR AND FOUND FUEL IN BOTH PONTOONS ON NEW STYLE ADVANCED POLYMER FLOAT. ALSO, FOUND SCREWS LOOSE HOLDING THROTTLE PLATE TO SHAFT. PLATE MOVED FREELY IN SHAFT SLOT. (X)

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