# SDR 96ZZZX2872

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 13, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2908U](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2908U), registered now
- Make and model: Chris A-1
- Registry model: [Chris A-1](https://openairdocs.org/model/christen-industries-a-1) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 1023
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Screen
- Part number: BA4111
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Induct Filter
- Part time: 481 hours
- Component: Brackett, BA4106
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2872

## Discrepancy

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.

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