What was found
THE CARBURETOR SOCKET VIBRATED LOOSE FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD. NO SAFETY WIRING OF THE CLAMPS AS RECOMMENDED BY ROTAX. CARBS HAD FELT SECURE ON PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION.
- Difficulty date
- May 26, 1997
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Amtr RANSS12
- Engine
- Rotax ROTAX582
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Carb Socket
- Condition
- Loose
- Location
- Intake Manifold
- Stage of operation
- NR
- Nature of condition
- W
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.