SDR 97ZZZX2917

Service difficulty report · Lever · Piper PA28181

Difficulty date
June 16, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5955V
Make and model
Piper PA28181
Aircraft serial
287790516
Engine
Lyc O360A4M
Part
Lever
Part number
12856
Condition
Separated
Location
Throttle
Part time
53 hours
Component
MA45
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

WHILE ON APPROACH TO CAK, PILOT LOST THROTTLE CONTROL, AND , SUBSEQUENTLY, LANDED IN AN OPEN FARM FIELD. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THAT THE THROTTLE CONTROL LEVER WAS LOOSE EVEN THOUGH THE CASTLE NUT AND COTTER PIN WERE FAIRLY TIGHT AND INTACT. SUSPECT IMPROPER INSTALLATION PROCEDURE AND IMPROPER TORQUE OF NUT SECURING ARM.

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