Service difficulty report · Air Filter · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
June 4, 2002
Submitted
July 26, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5105U
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG0239
Engine
Lyc O360*
Part
Air Filter
Part number
C2945100501
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Induction Sys
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

INSPECTED AIRCRAFT FOLLOWING PURCHASE FOR FLIGHT SCHOOL. DISCOVERED INDUCTION AIR FILTER INSTALLED BACKWARDS. HOUSING IS EVEN LABELED FOR AIRFLOW WITH AN ARROW. HOUSING WAS IN BACKWARDS ALSO. WITH ARROW POINTING FORWARD AWAY FROM THE CARB TOWARDS THE INSIDE.

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