Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Cessna 150C

Difficulty date
September 23, 2006
Submitted
October 20, 2006
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7870Z
Make and model
Cessna 150C
Aircraft serial
15059970
Engine
Cont O200*
Part
Carburetor
Part number
MA35PA
Part serial
BE2217148
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

ENGINE STOPPAGE ON FINAL DUE TO CARBURATOR FLOODING, SUSPECT STUCK FLOAT. REMOVED UNIT AND SENT BACK TO MANUFACTURE FOR INSPECTION. THIS CARBURETOR WAS (FACTORY REBUILT) 1 YEAR EARLIER AND HAD LESS THAN 55 HOURS TT. FUEL WAS FOUND SPILLING OUT OF COWLING WHEN EXITING THE AIRCRAFT, SHUT FUEL VALVE OFF. (K)

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