Appomattox County High School

Carter Swanberg participated in the state finals for the FFA Small Engine Troubleshooting Career
Development Event (CDE) on Friday, September 22, 2023. The contest was held at the State Fair of
Virginia. In order to qualify for the event, Swanberg had to first win the chapter, federation, and area
contests.
During the Small Engines Troubleshooting CDE, Swanberg completed a written test on four-cycle
theory, engine maintenance, and common issues found on small engines. The event also includes
reading a micrometer, identifying tools, and correctly looking up engine parts. The last component of
the event is fixing an actual overhead-valve, single-cylinder engine.
Swanberg represented Appomattox very well by placing 5 th in the state event.