SDR 97ZZZX4262

Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
September 19, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4975V
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172RG0440
Engine
Lyc O360F1A6
Part
Carburetor
Part number
HA6
Condition
Stop Worn
Location
Mixture
Component
Facet
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

FULL THROTTLE STOP WORN CAUSING A LEAN MIXTURE. WHEN THE PART IS FULL RICH WITH THE SCREW TYPE MIX CONTROL, PRESSURE IS PUT ON THE FULL RICH STOP. STOP IS BEHIND A COVER PLATE WHICH HAMPERS VISABILITY. WEAR CAUSES THE METER HOLE ON MIXTURE TO OVER-CENTER CAUSING A MORE LEAN MIXTURE.

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