SDR 97ZZZX2623

Service difficulty report · Air Filter · Cessna 172M

Difficulty date
May 17, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N64154
Make and model
Cessna 172M
Aircraft serial
17265049
Engine
Lyc O320E2D
Part
Air Filter
Part number
BA5110A
Condition
Wrong Part
Location
Air Induct
Part time
7 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, BRACKETT AIR FILTER ASSY WAS FOUND LOOSE ON THE AIRBOX. UPON REMOVAL, IT WAS FOUND TO BE THE INCORRECT ASSEMBLY FOR THE AIRCRAFT MODEL. THE MODEL 172M USES ASSEMBLY NR BA 5110, A BA 5710A WAS INSTALLED. THE CAMLOCK STUDS ON THE BA 5110A ARE TOO LONG. THE BASE GASKET WOULD NOT CONTACT THE AIRBOX LEAVING IT LOOSE AND FLOPPING.

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