Skylane 182/RG Turbo Skylane/RG
Flight Crew Commercial; Flight Crew Instrument
Flight Crew Last 90 Days 1; Flight Crew Total 602; Flight Crew Type 350
Aircraft Equipment Problem Critical; Deviation / Discrepancy - Procedural Published Material / Policy
Flight Crew Landed in Emergency Condition
Aircraft
While waiting to get a Special VFR (Visual Flight Rules) approach the engine began losing power; so ATC was advised. Upon landing safely at the airport a Mechanic inspected the engine and discovered that the crossover tube to the air intake had severed causing the engine to suck too much air and not enough fuel.
C182 pilot reported that a leak in the engine air intake resulted in a loss of power during approach.