# SDR AU990754

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 31, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182D
- Registry model: [Cessna 182D](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182d) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470L
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C66
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Screw
- Part number: 15A21
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Carburetor
- Component: Facet, MA45
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU990754

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CARBURETOR FLOAT TO BODY ATTACHMENT SCREWS LOOSE ALLOWING THE FLOAT TO CONTACT THE BODY AND PREVENT CLOSING OF THE NEEDLE AND SEAT. CARBURETOR FLOODING.

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