# SDR AU980075

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 3, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-181
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-181](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-181) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- Propeller: Snsnch 76EM8
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Washer
- Part number: 78356
- Condition: Worn
- Location: Fuel Carb
- Component: Facet, MA45
- Stage of operation: LD
- Nature of condition: E, Y
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU980075

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CARBURETTOR MIXTURE SHAFT RETAINING RING WORN AND LOOSE ALLOWING THE MIXTURE SHAFT TO MOVE FROM ITS NORMAL POSITION. THIS CAUSED A RICH CUT WHEN THE ENGINE WAS BROUGHT BACK TO IDLE FOR LANDING.

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