# SDR AU971579

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 17, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 150M
- Registry model: [Cessna 150M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-150m) (OpenAirDocs)
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Valve
- Part number: 7161246
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Fuel Vent
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: Y
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU971579

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE STOPPED DURING CRUISE.  INVESTIGATION FOUND A RESTRICTION (AN INSECT) IN THE LH FUEL TANK VENT TUBE.  ALSO, THE VENT TUBE VALVE WAS 'STICKY'.

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