# SDR CA120820001

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 3, 2012
- Submitted: September 14, 2015
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Seal
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Carb Heat
- Stage of operation: CL
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA120820001

## Discrepancy

(CAN) THE CARBURETOR HEAT SEAL WAS PARTIALLY BROKEN CLOGGED THE VENTURI CARBURETOR RESULTING IN A RICHER MIXTURE AND A PARTIAL POWER LOSS.

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