Service difficulty report · Fuel Control · Cessna A185F

Difficulty date
April 13, 2001
Submitted
May 7, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna A185F
Engine
Cont IO550D
Part
Fuel Control
Part number
6397172
Part serial
F269611AR
Condition
Defective
Location
Control Arm
Part time
280 hours
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
C
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

AIRCRAFT WAS INSPECTED FOR FUEL SYSTEM PROBLEMS. IT WAS DISCOVERED THAT THE CONTROL ARM ON THE THROTTLE BODY WAS SHIPPING ON THROUGH SHAFT. THIS CONDITION DID CAUSE THE AIRCRAFT TO ENCOUNTER A STOCK THROTTLE CONDITION, IN THE FULL THROTTLE POSITION.

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