# SDR 99ZZZX2573

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 22, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N84729](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N84729), registered now
- Make and model: Bbavia 7AC
- Aircraft serial: 7AC3445
- System (JASC): [7160 · Engine Air Intake System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7160)
- Part: Air Filter
- Part number: 2849
- Condition: Altered
- Location: Intake
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX2573

## Discrepancy

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, THE ORIGINAL AIR FILTER ASSEMBLY WAS FOUND TO HAVE HAD THE GUTS REMOVED AND ALTERED TO ACCEPT A BRACKET AIR FILTER ELEMENT BA-4106 WHICH WAS CUT TO SIZE.  THIS IS NOT APPROVED AND NOT SAFE.  AIRCRAFT TT:  2,385.0 HOURS.

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