SDR 97ZZZX2804

Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Piper PA28180

Difficulty date: May 7, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N4749L
Make and model: Piper PA28180
Aircraft serial: 284077
Engine: Lyc O360A4A
System (JASC): 7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
Part: Carburetor
Condition: Cracked
Location: Bowl
Component: Precision
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: W, K
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, FUEL FOUND SEEPING FROM LOWER AREA OF CARBURETOR. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A BOLT USED TO MOUNT THE AIRBOX TO THE CARBURETOR WAS TOO LONG AND HAD BROKEN THE CARBURETOR BOWL. SUBMITTER STATED MAINTENANCE PERSONNEL SHOULD BE REMINDED TO CHECK, IN THIS CASE, BOLTS TO ASSURE THEY ARE THE CORRECT LENGTH/PART NUMBER.

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