# SDR 2005FA0001100

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 8, 2005
- Submitted: August 8, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna R182
- Registry model: [Cessna R182](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-r182) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O540J3C5
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Float
- Part number: 30800
- Part serial: LOT4331
- Condition: Saturated
- Location: Carburator
- Part time: 576 hours
- Component: Carburator, Preair, HA6
- Component part number: HA6105235
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2005FA0001100

## Discrepancy

ENGINE RUNNING EXCESSIVELY RICH AT LOW POWER SETTINGS / TAXI.RAW FUEL RUNNING OUT OF INTAKE BOX AND EXHAUST STACKS.EXAMINATION OF CARBURATOR DISCLOSED FLOAT HAD FLOODED AND SANK.

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