Service difficulty report · Float

Difficulty date
October 15, 2012
Submitted
October 26, 2012
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc O320*
Part
Float
Part number
30802
Condition
Wrong Part
Location
Carburetor Bowl
Component
Carburetor
Component part number
103878
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

CARBURETOR WAS SUBMITTED FOR INSPECTION. CUSTOMER STATED THE CARBURETOR WAS UNRESPONSIVE AT IDLE SHUT OFF. ALSO STATED BACKFIRING. DURING INSPECTION, NOTED THE CARBURETOR WAS FITTED WITH WHITE PLASTIC, ADVANCED POLYMER HOLLOW FLOAT. CARBURETOR FOUND NOT TO BE IN COMPLIANCE WITH MSA-13.