# SDR 98ZZZX4651

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 4, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N4144K](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N4144K), registered now
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2843145
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Grommet
- Part number: 434134
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Airbox
- Part time: 86 hours
- 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/98ZZZX4651

## Discrepancy

DURING A SCHEDULED INSPECTION OF THE CARBURETOR AIRBOX VALVE BUSHING AND GROMMET WERE FOUND COMPLETELY WORN THROUGH.  THIS IS A RECURRING PROBLEM ON FLEET OF ARCHER 111'S.  THESE BUSHINGS AND GROMMETS HAVE TO BE REPLACED EVERY 50 TO 100 HOURS OF OPERATION.  SUBMITTER STATED IT IS POSSIBLE THAT PARTS OF THE GROMMET AND BUSHING MATERIAL COULD BE INJESTED BY THE ENGINE.

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