SDR 95ZZZX2129

Service difficulty report · Clamp · Cessna 150K

Difficulty date
April 12, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5767G
Make and model
Cessna 150K
Aircraft serial
15071267
Part
Clamp
Part number
NAS39734
Condition
Failed
Location
Rt Heat Muff
Part time
5,513 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

THE HOSE CLAMP WAS THE 'SPRING RATCHET' TYPE INSTALLED BY CESSNA. THIS CLAMP CAME LOOSE IN-FLIGHT AND CAUSED CARBURETOR HEAT DUCT TO BECOME DIS-ENGAGED FROM THE HEAT MUFF. THE PILOT WAS UNABLE TO GET RID OF CARBURETOR ICE WHICH CAUSED THE ENGINE TO QUIT.

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