As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
MECHANIC REMOVED THE FILTER ELEMENT FOR NORMAL REPLACMENT DURING AN ANNUAL, HE NOTICED A 3.5 INCH CRACK RUNNING VERTICALLY IN THE ELEMENT RETAINING SCREEN. IF PIECES BROKE LOOSE, THEY WOULD BE INGESTED INTO THE CARBURETOR. THIS WAS A STEEL MESH SCREEN NOT COVERED BY AD 81-15-03.