SDR 99ZZZX2782

Service difficulty report · Air Hose · Piper PA28151

Difficulty date
July 12, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N43256
Make and model
Piper PA28151
Aircraft serial
287415459
Engine
Lyc O320E3D
Part
Air Hose
Part number
9984903
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Carburetor
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

AIRCRAFT EXPERIENCED AN ENGINE COWL FIRE AFTER LANDING. INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT REVEALED THE CARBURETOR AIR INTAKE HOSE FROM THE AIR FILTER WAS CONNECTED TO THE MUFFLER WHEN IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONNECTED TO THE CARB AIR BOX. THE CABIN HEAT DUCT WAS FOUND CONNECTED TO THE CARB AIR BOX. THIS MAY HAVE LEAD TO A BACKFIRE WHICH IGNITED A LEAKING PRIMER FUEL FLEX LINE.

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