Service difficulty report · Arm · Bbavia 7ECA

Difficulty date
February 19, 2020
Submitted
February 19, 2020
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Bbavia 7ECA
Engine
Lyc O235K2C
Part
Arm
Part number
189502
Condition
Worn
Location
Airbox
Part time
200 hours
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

AMERICAN CHAMPION AICRAFT 7ECA CARBURETOR HEAT CONTROL CABLE ATTACHMENT BOLT IS WEARING ON THE CARBURETOR HEAT DOOR ARM TO THE POINT THE BOLT IS ALMOST CUT IN HALF. THERE ARE MULTIPLE INSTANCE OF THIS THAT HAVE BEEN SEEN IN THE HANGAR.