# SDR 97ZZZX1979

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 27, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N7729G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N7729G), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172L
- Registry model: [Cessna 172L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172l) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17259429
- Engine: Lyc O320E2A
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Carburetor Screw
- Part number: 105135
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 199 hours
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J, R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX1979

## Discrepancy

IDLE ADJUSTMENT SCREW BACKED OUT OF CARBURETOR IN-FLIGHT.  ENGINE FAILED TO RUN WITH POWER SETTING BELOW 2300 RPM'S.  INSTALLED NEW SPRING AND SCREW.  CARBURETOR THREADS APPEAR TO BE LOOSE.

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