SDR 96ZZZX366

Service difficulty report · Pug · Piper PA28140

Difficulty date
January 5, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N98242
Make and model
Piper PA28140
Aircraft serial
2826130
Engine
Lyc O320E2A
Part
Pug
Part number
377
Condition
Missing
Location
Fuel Bowl
Component
MA4SPA
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

CARBURETOR WAS FOUND TO HAVE A PLUG MISSING FROM FUEL BOWL. THE OPEN HOLE WAS ABOVE THE NORMAL FUEL LEVEL IN THE BOWL; HOWEVER, FUEL WAS FREE TO LEAK OUT WHEN THE A/C IS POSITIONED IN A NOSE DOWN PITCH. FUEL STAINS WERE NOTED. THIS PLUG WAS USED TO PLUG A HOLE MADE DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF THE CARBURETOR.

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