SDR 96ZZZX778

Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Cessna 172H

Difficulty date
January 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2754L
Make and model
Cessna 172H
Aircraft serial
17255954
Engine
Cont O300A
Part
Carburetor
Condition
Mouse Fod
Location
Carb Throat
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

INVESTIGATION AFTER ENGINE FAILURE DISCOVERED A MOUSE LODGED IN THE CARBURETOR THROAT. THE DESIGN OF THE CABIN/CARBURETOR HEAT SYSTEM LEAVES AN OPEN PATH FROM THE CARBURETOR AIR BOX TO THE CABIN HEAT CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY. MICE CAN ENTER VIA THE CABIN OR THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT. SUBMITTER STATED SOME TYPE OF SCREEN COULD PREVENT THIS.

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