SDR 95ZZZX2189

Service difficulty report · Float · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date
March 10, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N182HM
Make and model
Cessna 182Q
Aircraft serial
18266720
Engine
Cont O470U
Part
Float
Part number
30764
Condition
Failed
Location
Carburetor
Part time
1,077 hours
Component
Facet · MA45
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

AFTER FINDING A 4 FOOT DIAMETER FUEL STAIN ON THE FLOOR AND FUEL DRIPPING FROM COWLING, INVESTIGATION DISCOVERED THE FLOAT RIGHT PONTOON SOLDER JOINT HAD BROKE ALLOWING THE PONTOON TO COME FREE FROM THE FLOAT LEVER AND HOLD THE NEEDLE OFF ITS SEAT. RECORDS INDICATE THAT AT ENGINE OVEHAUL, CARUBURETOR WAS OVERHAULED, BUT NO MENTION OF FLOAT REPLACEMENT. MANUFACTURE DATE OF FLOAT: 4-84.

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