Service difficulty report · Transmitter · Cessna 172S

Difficulty date
May 25, 2011
Submitted
September 9, 2011
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172S
Engine
Lyc IO360L2A
Propeller
Mcauly 1A170*
Part
Transmitter
Part number
S3852
Condition
Malfunctioned
Location
Fuel System
Stage of operation
TX
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL REPORTS OF LOW FUEL LIGHTS COMING ON OR FLICKERING WHEN THE FUEL TANKS ARE FILLED TO THE MAX. THE FIX IS USUALLY REMOVING A FEW GALLONS OF FUEL FROM THE TANK. WE HAVE HAD SEVERAL PROBLEMS WITH THESE FUEL TRANSMITTERS OVER THE YEARS BUT MFG HAS NOT COME UP WITH A BETTER TRANSMITTER. S3852-1 AND -2

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