SDR 98ZZZX4071

Service difficulty report · Float

Difficulty date
October 12, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Part
Float
Part number
30802
Condition
Interferring
Location
Carb
Component
Precision · MA45AA
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

CARBURETORS THAT ARE USED ON HELICOPTER HAVE A FLOAT HINGE THAT IS RESTING ATO P OF THE ALTITUDE BELLOWS CAUSING FUEL TO CUT OFF OR TOO SLOW ENTERING CARBURETOR. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED ALERT OR AD BECAUSE THE NEWLY DESIGNED POLYMER FLOAT INTERFERES WITH THE ALTITUDE BELLOWS WHICH MAY CAUSE NO START OR SUDDEN STOPPAGE. NO KNOWN SERVICE BULLETINS EXIST.