# SDR 96ZZZX4623

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 1, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 140
- Registry model: [Cessna 140](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont C9012F
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Needle Valve
- Part number: 39077
- Condition: Swelled Up
- Location: Float Chamber
- Component: Bendix, NAS3A1
- Stage of operation: TO
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: C, D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX4623

## Discrepancy

CARBURETOR FLOAT CHAMBER NEEDLE VALVE TIP SWELLED UP, PROBABLY DUE TO 100 LL OR AUTOGAS.  ENGINE FALTERED AT HIGH POWER SETTINGS.  TAKEOFF ABORTED.

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