SDR CA080226001

Service difficulty report · Throttle Body · Piper PA18A135

Difficulty date: February 22, 2008
Submitted: November 3, 2008
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Piper PA18A135
Aircraft time: 6,532 hours
Engine: Lyc O320A2B
Propeller: Snsnch M74DM
System (JASC): 7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
Part: Throttle Body
Condition: Loose
Location: Carburetor
Component: Carburetor
Component part number: MA4SPA
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: 9
Nature of condition: R, J
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

(CAN) DURING GROUND RUN UP PRIOR TO ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE OBTAINED A MAXIMUM RPM OF 1900. INSPECTION FOUND CARBURETOR THROTTLE BODY SCREWS LOOSE AND FUEL STAINS ON BOWL. CARBURETOR REMOVED AND FORWARDED TO REPAIR FACILITY. (TC N 20080226001)

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