# SDR 97ZZZX2781

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-161
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-161](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-161) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320D3G
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Carburetor
- Part number: MA4SPA
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Throttle Body
- 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/97ZZZX2781

## Discrepancy

THROTTLE BODY LOOSE AT PARTING SURFACE TO FUEL BOWL DUE TO LOOSENING OF LOCKING TABS ' NOT THE RETAINING BOLTS'.  SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS SAFETY WIRE IN PLACE OF TABS.  THIRD INCIDENT NOTED WITH LOCKING TABS.

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