# SDR 97ZZZX3629

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2452T](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2452T), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-38-112
- Registry model: [Piper PA-38-112](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-38-112) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 3878A0807
- Engine: Lyc O235L2C
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Float
- Condition: Collapsed
- Location: Carburetor
- Part time: 1,415 hours
- Component: Facet, 105199
- 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/97ZZZX3629

## Discrepancy

AIRCRAFT CAME IN FOR ENGINE WORK.  REMOVED CARBURETOR, RE-INSTALLED CARBURETOR.  ATTACHED FUEL LINES.  TURNED ON FUEL. FUEL BOWL NEEDLE JET FAILED TO STOP FUEL.  REMOVED CARBURETOR, REMOVED BOWL, FOUND FLOAT COLLAPSED ON BOTH SIDES.  NO EXPLANATION FOR CAUSE.

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