SDR 99ZZZX3653

Service difficulty report · Clamp · Piper PA28160

Difficulty date
August 28, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5199W
Make and model
Piper PA28160
Aircraft serial
28234
Part
Clamp
Part number
6391602
Condition
Deteriorated
Location
Throttle Cable
Part time
3,574 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

THE RUBBER IN THE ADEL CLAMP DETERIORATED UNTIL THE CLAMP WAS NO LONGER SECURE AROUND THE THROTTLE CONTROL CABLE. WITH NO RESISTANCE ON THE HOUSING AND THROTTLE MOVEMENT, THE CARBURETOR BUTTERFLY ENDED AT THE 1,500 RPM LOCATION. WITH ONLY PARTIAL POWER, THE AIRCRAFT LANDED IN LAKE MICHIGAN. NO INJURIES.

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