Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date
March 27, 2003
Submitted
March 27, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N404ER
Make and model
Cessna 172S
Aircraft serial
172S9154
Aircraft time
508 hours
Engine
Lyc IO360L2A
Engine time
508 hours
Part
Carburetor
Part number
25765362
Condition
Inaccurate
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
C
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
D

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

What was found

DURING PRE TAKEOFF IDLE CHECK, THE SPEED WAS ONLY 300-500 RPM. THIS ENGINE/FUEL CONTROL COMBINATION REQUIRES SUBSTANTIAL ADJUSTMENT OVER A FEW HOURS TYPICALLY.

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