Service difficulty report · Carburetor · Cessna 172H

Difficulty date
June 10, 2004
Submitted
October 5, 2004
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172H
Aircraft time
3,021 hours
Engine
Cont O300D
Propeller
Mcauly 1C172EM
Part
Carburetor
Part number
MA3SPA
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

(CAN) ENGINE REPORTED RUNNING INTERMITTENTLY. MIXTURE OPERATES ONLY THROUGH LIMITED RANGE. INSPECTION REVEALS LARGE MOUSE NEST IN AIR BOX AND CARBURETOR AS FAR AS VENTURI. SEVEN DEAD INFANT MICE FOUND IN NEST. ENTRY TO CARB THROUGH CABIN HEATER DUCTING. AIRCRAFT LAST FLOWN APRIL 3, 2004. SOLUTION: ENSURE CABIN HEAT CONTROL IN CLOSED POSITION.

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