SDR 95ZZZX3482

Service difficulty report · Air Box · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date: June 20, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N6530R
Make and model: Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial: 172RG0199
System (JASC): 7160 · Engine Air Intake System
Part: Air Box
Part number: 24500233
Condition: Cracked
Location: Carburetor Air
Part time: 597 hours
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DISCOVERED CRACK AROUND OUTER EDGE OF WELD OF CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE ELBOW TUBE TO CARBURETOR HEAT VALVE BODY, THROUGH 240 DEGREES ARC, DURING ANNUAL/100-HOUR VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE. SUSPECT CAUSE IS POOR MANUFACTURING/WELDING TECHNIQUES. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION TO PREVENT RECURRENCE, CORRECT MANUFACTURING PROCESS.

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