SDR AU980607

Service difficulty report · Clamp · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
May 26, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Propeller
Mcauly
Part
Clamp
Condition
Broken
Location
Engine
Component
05540061
Stage of operation
DE
Nature of condition
E, R
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(AUS) CARBURETOR HEAT SHROUD ATTACHMENT CLAMP BROKEN. A PIECE OF THE CLAMP FELL INTO THE HEAT DUCT AND LODGED UNDER THE ALTERNATE AIRDOOR BEFORE ENTERING THE CARBURETOR VENTURI. THE SAFETY MESH WAS MISSING FROM THE HOT AIR INTAKE OF THE CARBURETOR HEAT SHROUD.

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