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ASRS 1899346

ACN 1899346 · 2022-05 · PA-28 Cherokee/Archer/Dakota/Pillan/Warrior

PA-28 pilot reported engine misfiring at 14,000 feet then losing the engine completely for several minutes before eventually starting back up at 5,200 feet.

Pilot narrative

Verbatim, de-identified by NASA. Placeholders: ZZZ, X, Y.

While flying at 14,0000 in IMC the engine began to misfire - there was some very minor icing on the window at the time - OAT approximately - minus 19 degrees C - applied carb heat and richened mixture which made the misfiring more pronounced - asked for a descent and heading to nearest airport. Lost engine completely for several minutes and eventually was able to re-start at approx 5,200 feet.

NASA classification · Anomalies

  • Aircraft Equipment Problem
  • Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural
  • Inflight Event / Encounter

NASA classification · Assessments

Contributing Factors / Situations
Aircraft
Primary Problem
Aircraft

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