SDR 98ZZZX972

Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
February 16, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N91QS
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17268167
Engine
Lyc O360A4M
Part
Carburetor
Part number
MA4SPA
Condition
Defective
Location
Throttle Arm
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

INSPECTION OF THE CARBURETOR DETERMINED THE THROTTLE ARM BECAME LOOSE ON THE SHAFT. THIS CONDITION RESULTED IN LOSS OF CONTROL OF ENGINE RPM. THE NUT AND COTTER PIN WERE INTACT. SUSPECT THE ORIGINAL INSTALLATION WAS NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED AND TORQUED ALLOWING THE ARM TO BECOME LOOSE. IT IS SUGGESTED THAT CORRECT INSTALLATION AND TORQUE WOULD PREVENT THIS CONDITION.

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