On Sun, 26 Jul 2009 21:41:07 -0700 (PDT), D Ramapriya
wrote:

Has any of you has ever discovered something during the pre-flight
inspection that necessitated a significant deferrment of your flight
plan or a cancelation altogether? Just curious, that's all.

Thanks,

Ramapriya

yes. carb heat came out way too far in the hand. the butterfly
actuator arm had fatigue failed of the end of the pivot shaft.
(poor design that had lasted 23 years in service)

dont stop doing them. years of successful action does not predict the
onset of a fatigue problem.
Stealth Pilot