SDR 97ZZZX1079

Service difficulty report · Cap Vent · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
January 29, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N67898
Make and model
Cessna 152
Aircraft serial
15282084
Part
Cap Vent
Part number
B1001421
Condition
Froze
Location
Fuel Tank
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

PREVIOUS DAY, ACCIDENT AIRCRAFT TIED DOWN ON OUTSIDE RAMP. RAIN AND SNOW WITH ABOVE FREEZING TEMPS. ICE NOT REMOVED FROM CAPS DURING FREEZING CONDITION THE NEXT DAY. ICE FORMED IN VENT HOLES. FUEL STARVATION DUE TO VACUUM AS FUEL CONSUMED CAUSED ENGINE FAILURE. NEED BETTER METHOD TO KEEP STANDING WATER FROM FREEZING CLOGGING VENTS.

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