SDR 96ZZZX6161

Service difficulty report · Discharge Tube · Cessna 172L

Difficulty date
November 15, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7916G
Make and model
Cessna 172L
Aircraft serial
17259616
Engine
Lyc O320E2D
Part
Discharge Tube
Condition
Broken
Location
Carb Heat Box
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

THROTTLE JAMMED IN-FLIGHT. SAFE LANDING MADE. FOUND CARB DISCHARGE TUBE BENT AND BROKEN IN CARB HEAT BOX. FOUND THROTTLE SHAFT BUSHINGS EXCESSIVELY WORN AND LEAKING. AIRCRAFT 4.6 HOURS SINCE 'OWNER ASISTED ANNUAL' WAS COMPLETED. THESE ITEMS ARE PART OF ANNUAL CHECK LIST AND SHOULD HAVE BEEN FOUND AT ANNUAL AS AD 93-18-03 WAS SIGNED OFF, THE AREA WAS SUPPOSED TO BE INSPECTED.

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