SDR 95ZZZX5122

Service difficulty report · Heat Flap · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
August 29, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6561H
Make and model
Cessna 152
Aircraft serial
15284181
Engine
Lyc O235L2C
Part
Heat Flap
Part number
04500704
Condition
Seal Detached
Location
Carb Air Box
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT LOST POWER DURING FLIGHT. PILOT MADE AN UNEVENTFUL EMERGENCY LANDING. UPON FURTHER INSPECTION, FOUND CARBURETOR HEAT FLAPPER SEAL HAD BROKEN OFF AND A PIECE LODGED IN CARBURETOR VENTURI. UPON REMOVAL OF PIECE OF SEAL, AIRCRAFT DEVELOPED FULL POWER. RECOMMEND CLOSER DETAILED INSPECTION OF THIS SEAL AT 100-HOUR AND ANNUAL INSPECTIONS.

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