Service difficulty report · Float

Difficulty date
November 7, 2000
Submitted
December 22, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc O540J3C5
Part
Float
Part number
666943
Condition
Damaged
Location
Carburetor
Component
Carburetor
Component part number
105235
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

CARBURETOR FLOAT FILLED UP PART WAY WITH AVIATION FUEL CAUSING VERY RICH FUEL MIXTURE REDUCING ENGINE POWER. (X)