# SDR CA021119012

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 16, 2002
- Submitted: December 2, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 9,172 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [2810 · Fuel Storage](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/2810)
- Part: Flapper Valve
- Part number: 07161249
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Fuel Cell
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021119012

## Discrepancy

(CAN) VALVE ASSEMBLY CENTER SECTION PIN AND SPRING FAILURE.  THE FAILURE ALLOWED FUEL TO EXIT FUEL VENT SYSTEM.  CORRECT BY REPLACING ENTIRE VALVE ASSEMBLY.

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