SDR 99ZZZX4253

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 140A

Difficulty date
October 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N3797V
Make and model
Cessna 140A
Aircraft serial
15218
Engine
Cont C9012F
Part
Engine
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Forward
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

ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT UPSIDE DOWN IN CORN FIELD FOR 3 DAYS. FLIPPED AIRCRAFT OVER, DISMANTLED, AND HAULED BACK TO AIRPORT (PTK). DIALED CRANKSHAFT, OK. INSTALLED USED SERVICEABLE PROPELLER. HOOKED UP AUXILIARY FUEL TANK TO LEFT WING. STARTED ENGINE AND RUN-UP FOR 10 MINUTES. CHECKED MAG DROPS, OK. FULL THROTTLE RUN-UP (GOOD). DISMANTLED CARBURETOR. CHECKED FLOAT, OK. NO UNUSUAL CONTAMINENTS. TORE DOWN BOTH MAGS. SAW NOTHING UNUSUAL. COULD NOT FIND ANYTHING UNUSUAL ANYWHERE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED FUEL CONTAMINATION OR CARBURETOR ICE.

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