# SDR 2010FA0000503

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 21, 2010
- Submitted: May 21, 2010
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N9966Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N9966Q), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-18-135
- Registry model: [Piper PA-18-135](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-18-135) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 183984
- Engine: Lyc O290D2
- Propeller: Snsnch 74DM
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Carburetor
- Part number: 1035651
- Part serial: 643455
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Engine
- Component: MA35PVA
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2010FA0000503

## Discrepancy

THE CARBURETOR WAS REBUILT AND YELLOW TAGGED.  FLOAT LEVEL WAS SET AT 9/32 INSTEAD OF THE REQUIRED 7/32 CAUSING A LEAN CONDITION THAT BURNED THE TOP END OFF THE MOTOR.

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