SDR 97ZZZX183

Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Cessna 150L

Difficulty date
December 2, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N16125
Make and model
Cessna 150L
Aircraft serial
15073494
Engine
Cont O200A
Part
Carburetor
Part number
MA3SPA
Condition
Malfunction
Location
Float Bowl
Component
Facet
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTS TWO OR THREE HARD JOLTS FROM TURBULENCE WITH NEG G-FORCE. THE ENGINE WENT TO NEAR IDLE POWER. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CARB REVEALED THE PRESENCE OF A SILT CLOD IN MAIN JET. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS PERIODIC CLEANING OF FLOAT BOWL TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF SILT. DRAINING OF THE BOWL DOES NOT REMOVE BUILD UP.

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