# SDR CA971125002

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 7, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 180J
- Registry model: [Cessna 180J](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-180j) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470S
- System (JASC): [7322 · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7322)
- Part: Carburetor
- Part number: MA45
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Float
- Part time: 404 hours
- Component: Marvelscheb
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O, K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA971125002

## Discrepancy

(CAN) DURING INSPECTION FUEL WAS FOUND LEAKING FROM THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.  INVESTIGATION FOUND THE FLOAT ASSEMBLY BROKEN OFF.  NO INDICATION OF A PROBLEM FROM THE AIRCRAFT OWNER REGARDING ENGINE OPERATION.

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