# SDR CA050802003

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 2, 2005
- Submitted: September 1, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Piper PA-28-140
- Registry model: [Piper PA-28-140](https://openairdocs.org/model/piper-pa-28-140) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 7,223 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E3D
- Propeller: Snsnch M74DM
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Venturi
- Part number: 46F10
- Condition: Mismanufactured
- Location: Carburetor
- Component: Carburetor, Preair, MA4SPA
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA050802003

## Discrepancy

(CAN) INSPECTION PRIOR TO ASSEMBLY REVEALED SERIOUS CASTING FLAW IN PART.

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