SDR AU981688

Service difficulty report · Float · Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN

Difficulty date
December 5, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN
Engine
Dhavxx GIPSYMAJOR1
Part
Float
Part number
CHA31267
Condition
Faulty
Location
Carburetor
Component
A148HIM
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

(AUS) DURING TAKEOFF, ENGINE SUFFERED POWER LOSS RESULTING IN FORCED LANDING AND DAMAGING AIRCRAFT. AN INTERNAL INSPECTION OF THE CARBURETOR, FOUND A LARGE FUEL FILLED BUBBLE IN THE FLOAT'S VARNISH. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT IT WAS POSSIBLE TO INDUCE STICKING OF THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY WHEN THE BUBBLE CAME IN CONTACT WITH THE FLOAT CHAMBER HOUSING.