# SDR 97ZZZX2100

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 29, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3110Y](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3110Y), registered now
- Make and model: Maule MX-7-180
- Registry model: [Maule MX-7-180](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-mx-7-180) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 20024C
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Valve
- Condition: Screws Sheared
- Location: Carburetor Heat
- Part time: 423 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2100

## Discrepancy

DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE CARBURETOR HEAT DIVERTER VALVE WAS FOUND SHEARED FROM THE CONTROL SHAFT.  TWO 8-32 SCREWS WITH SELF-LOCKING NUTS SECURE THE VALVE TO THE CONTROL SHAFT IN THE CARB AIR INTAKE BOX.

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