Service difficulty report · Shaft · Cessna 150L

Difficulty date
October 16, 2000
Submitted
October 31, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N18601
Make and model
Cessna 150L
Aircraft serial
15073976
Engine
Cont O200A
Part
Shaft
Condition
Worn
Location
Carburetor
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

POWER LOSS CAUSED AN OFF AIRPORT LANDING. EXAMINATION OF THE CARBURETOR REVEALED THE THROTTLE SHAFT WAS SEVERELY WORN. ADDITIONALLY, THE ACCELERATOR PUMP SHAFT SEAL WAS ALSO WORN. THE THROTTLE ARM WAS STILL OF THE ORIGINAL TYPE AS IN AD 72-06-05R2. (X)

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