Continental O-200A

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SDR 98ZZZX1082Engine · failedENGINE ASSY PRODUCING EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF METAL - MAIN OIL SCREEN. METAL CONTENT EXCESSIVE STEEL-BRONZE AND ALUMINUM. ENGINE RE-CHECK AFTER TWO ADDITIONAL GROUND RUNS. EXCESSIVE METAL PRESENT AFTER EACH RUN. CONTINENTAL ENGINE 0200A, 2,660.0 HRS TT.Feb 27, 1998 · N6948S · Cessna 150H · Engine (Reciprocating)SDR AU980365Aircraft · damaged(AUS) AIRCRAFT DESTROYED IN ACCIDENT. NO FURTHER INFORMATION PROVIDED.Feb 20, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Fuselage Main, StructureSDR CA980318020Carburetor · defective(CAN) ENGINE HAD JUST OVERHAULED AND FOUND TO BE RUNNING ROUGH IN THE LOW RPM RANGE. DIFFICULTY FOUND IN ADJUSTING IDLE MIXTURE. AFTER REVIEWING FAA AD 98-01-06 DECISION TO REPLACE CARBURETOR WAS MADE. CARBURETOR REMOVED HAD THE ONE PIECE VENTURI.Feb 17, 1998 · Cessna 150J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU980651Cylinder · worn(AUS) NR 2 CYLINDER WORN BEYOND LIMITS.Feb 4, 1998 · Cessna 150G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU980138Plunger · damaged(AUS) CARBURETTOR ACCELERATOR PUMP PLUNGER LEATHER CAP TORN IN TWO PLACES.Jan 31, 1998 · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 98ZZZX713Float · misadjustedINSPECTION FOUND FLOAT BRASS SLIGHTLY WORN WHERE NEEDLE RIDES AGAINST ADJUSTMENT TAB CAUSING FLOAT LEVEL TO BE ABNORMALLY HIGH LEADING TO RICHER MIXTURE. RESET FLOAT LEVEL.Jan 29, 1998 · N704AA · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 98ZZZX801Plunger · damagedFOUND SMALL SCARS ON SIDE OF ACCELLERATOR PUMP LEATHER, CAUSED FAULTY ACCELLERATION. REPLACED WITH NEW UNIT. ACCELLERATOR PUMP DID WORK.Jan 29, 1998 · N704AA · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU971518Valve · sticking(AUS) NO4 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN. LOSS OF POWER AND ROUGH RUNNING RESULTED IN A FORCED LANDING IN THE BUSH.Nov 22, 1997 · Cessna 150G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA971021004Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. PROPELLER WAS FOUND WITH EXTENSIVE CORROSION ALL OVER. THE PROPELLER WAS OVERHAULED.Oct 15, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller AssemblySDR CA971007010Cylinder · cracked(CAN) AFTER NOTICING AN OIL STREAK COMING FROM BETWEEN THE HEAD AND THE BARREL, THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND A CRACK WAS FOUND ONE INCH FROM THE TOP OF THE CYLINDER.Oct 1, 1997 · Cessna 150L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970930013Blade · damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGE OF THE PROPELLER BLADES, BLADES WERE TRIMMED. MOUNTING BOLTS (P/N B4622-12) WERE FOUND BENT AND WERE REPLACED.Sep 24, 1997 · Cessna A150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA971231011Dowel · sheared(CAN) ENGINE LOG STATES STARTER CLUTCH WAS CHANGED AT AN UNDETERMINED TIME PRIOR TO THIS FAILURE. THE DOWEL ASSEMBLY THAT RETAINS THE STARTER CLUTCH ADAPTER APPEARS TO HAVE SHEARED. THIS CONDITION ALLOWED THE ADAPTER TO MOVE FREELY IN ITS BORE RESULTING IN GESep 14, 1997 · Cessna 150L · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 97ZZZX4204Drive Gear · teeth strippedRUN-UP AT 1,700 RPM AT PROP OF 300 RPM ON THE RT MAG WAS NOTICED, LT MAG AT 1,800-1,900 RPM. ENGINE STARTED TO BACKFIRE WHILE RUNNING ON THE RT MAG. DECIDED NOT TO TAKE OFF, BROUGHT THE AIRPLANE OVER TO MAINTENANCE. RT MAG REMOVED AND MAG DRIVE GEAR HAD 3 TSep 9, 1997 · N11308 · Cessna 150L · Magneto/DistributorSDR 97ZZZX3813Valve Seat · carboned upFOLLOWING TAKEOFF, ENGINE LOST POWER. SAFE LANDING MADE. INVESTIGATION FOUND NR 2 CYLINDER LOST POWER DUE TO VALVE SEAT CARBON BUILD-UP CAUSING COMPRESSION LOSS AND BLOWBY TO OTHER CYLINDERS.Aug 3, 1997 · N6674F · Cessna 150F · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970728008Tube Weld · cracked(CAN) RUDDER PEDAL TUBE WELD AT TORQUE TUBE CONNECTION FOUND TO BE CRACKED.Jul 16, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Rudder Control SystemSDR CA970910004Carburetor · worn(CAN) DURING CARBURETOR INSPECTION THE FORWARD SUPPORT BRACKET WAS FOUND LOOSE, FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE SCREWS HOLDING THE BRACKET TO THE CARBURETOR HEAT BOX WERE LOOSE, EVEN THOUGH THE SCREWS WERE INSTALLED WITH LOCKWASHERS AND WERE PROPERLY LOCKWIREDJul 14, 1997 · Cessna 150C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA970624010Seat Frames · cracked(CAN) LEFT HAND INBOARD SEAT FOOT FOUND BROKEN OFF AT THE PORTION OF TUBING WELDED TO THE SEAT FRAME BOTTOM. THE RIGHT HAND SEAT AT THE SAME LOCATION WAS FOUND TO BE CRACKED. SEAT FABRIC MUST BE REMOVED IN THIS AREA TO EXPOSE THE WELDED FRAME MEMBERS.Jun 15, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Fuselage, Seat/Cargo Attach FittingsSDR 97ZZZX2820Rocker Arm · failedNR 2 CYLINDER HAD INTAKE AND EXHAUST ROCKER ARM ASSEMBLIES SWITCHED. NR 2 EXHAUST VALVE MIGHT HAVE STUCK DUE TO NO LUBRICATION OR COOLING FROM THE DRILLED PASSAGEWAY BECAUSE THE EXHAUST ROCKER ARM WAS IN THE INTAKE VALVE POSITION. INTAKE ROCKER FAILED.May 24, 1997 · N94415 · Univar 415G · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970530006Blade · stone damage(CAN) PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR CORROSION INSPECTION. STONE DAMAGE WAS FOUND ON THE LEADING EDGES OF THE PROPELLER BLADES WHICH REQUIRED FILING.May 23, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX2607Cylinder · failedON A TRAINING FLIGHT, THE ENGINE STARTED RUNNING ROUGH. INSTRUCTOR REQUESTED DIRECT RETURN. WHITE SMOKE CAME FROM ENGINE, A LOUD BANG, FOLLOWED BY VERY ROUGH ENGINE AND PARTIAL POWER LOSS. ENGINE STOPPED, SAFE LANDING, CYLINDER HEAD AND TOP ONE-THIRD OF BARMay 14, 1997 · N148EL · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970615Stiffener · corroded(AUS) LH WING SPAR FORWARD STIFFENER PLATE AND SPAR TOP PLATE CONTAINED EXFOLIATION CORROSIONMay 9, 1997 · Cessna A150K · Wing SparSDR AU970565Piston Pin · galled(AUS) PISTON PIN PLUG LOOSE AND GALLING ON CYLINDER BOREMay 5, 1997 · Cessna 150B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX2333Carburetor · defectiveINSTALLED OVERHAULED CARBURETOR. WOULD NOT MEET MINIMUM STATIC RPM OF 2,500 RPM. ANOTHER NEW CARBURETOR MET RPM. OLD UNIT OBSERVED IDLE MIXTURE NEEDLE AS TOO SHORT. VENTURI NUT CENTERED. SAFETY WIRE SLOPPY.Apr 29, 1997 · N1413Q · Cessna 150L · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA970421086Blade · out of spec(CAN) PROPELLER SENT FOR BENCH CHECK AFTER REPORTS OF VIBRATION. INSPECTION FOUND THE PROPELLER BLADE WIDTHS WERE NOT THE SAME. THE PROPELLER HAD BEEN FILED IN THE FIELD. THE BALANCE WAS OUT.Apr 14, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX2656Cylinder · crackedWHILE CHANGING PUSHROD SEALS, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CYLINDER SLEEVE, THE CRACK IS ABOUT 1.5 INCHES LONG AND TRAVELED RADIALLY. THE CRACK IS ABOUT 2 INCHES UP FROM THE BASE FLANGE.Apr 4, 1997 · N45511 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU970398Blade · failed(AUS) SECTION OF PROPELLER BLADE SEPARATED - APPROXIMATELY 279.4MM(11IN) OF BLADE TIP SEPARATED - AIRCRAFT IS USED FOR CATTLE MUSTERING FROM UNSEALED STRIPS - EVIDENCE OF STONE DAMAGE ON BLADESApr 1, 1997 · Cessna 150L · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX2661Cylinder · failedWHILE PERFORMING A POWER OFF STALL TO FULL POWER RECOVERY, PILOT FELT ENGINE BEGIN TO RUN ROUGH. WHILE RETURNING TO AIRPORT, IT STARTED TO GET WORSE. PILOT SUCCESSFULLY LANDED AIRCRAFT. UPON INSPECTION, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER SPLIT IN HALF ABOUT 2 INCHES UP FRMar 31, 1997 · N8898U · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970325012Blade · stone damage(CAN) INSPECTION FOUND STONE DAMAGE TO THE LEADING EDGE OF BOTH PROPELLER BLADES WHICH REQUIRED BOTH BLADES TO BE FILED/TRIMMED OUT AND TEMPLATED.Mar 19, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Propeller Blade SectionSDR CA970310005Blade · corroded(CAN) PROPELLER WAS SENT FOR 5 YEAR INSPECTION. CORROSION WAS FOUND PAINTED OVER. PROP HAD NOT BEEN INSPECTED SINCE 1970.Mar 6, 1997 · Cessna 150G · Propeller Blade SectionSDR 97ZZZX1102Cylinder · failedENGINE RAN ROUGH ON START. REMOVED COWLING. RESTARTED ENGINE. SHAKING VIOLENTLY. REMOVED ROCKER COVER. ENTIRE ROCKER ARMS, PINS, AND BOSSES FELL IN COVER. SUSPECT VALVE STUCK.Mar 3, 1997 · N150J · Cessna 150J · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX831Venturi · wornOWNER REPORTED ENGINE BEING ROUGH AT LOW RPM AND POOR ACCELERATION AND HESITATION WHILE ADDING POWER, AND NOT RUNNING BELOW 1,000 RPM. INSPECTION REVEALED A TWO-PIECE VENTURI STILL INSTALLED AND WORN TO A POINT OF NEAR SEPARATION. AD 93-18-03 FOR INSTALLING Feb 5, 1997 · N60228 · Cessna 150J · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 97ZZZX976Valve · failedDURING FLIGHT, PILOT EXPERIENCED ROUGH RUNNING AND POWER LOSS UPON INSPECTION OF CYLINDERS. FOUND NO COMPRESSION NR 2 CYLINDER. REMOVED CYLINDER, FOUND PISTON HEAD DAMAGED AND EXHAUST VALVE HEAD MISSING. VALVE STEM SEIZED IN GUIDE. SUBMITTER STATED NEEDS BFeb 5, 1997 · N6474G · Cessna 150K · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970206013Starter · stripped(CAN) STARTER WOULD NOT ENGAGE. FAULTY STARTER CLUTCH DAMAGED STARTER DRIVE.Jan 9, 1997 · Cessna 150M · Engine StarterSDR 97ZZZX538Valve Keeper · strippedINSP FOUND THE LOCKING PORTION OF THE INSIDE DIAMETER OF PN 21361 (KEEPER) WAS STRIPPED AWAY ALLOWING EXHAUST VALVE TO ENTER COMBUSTION CHAMBER OF CYL NR 1 DURING FLIGHT. KEEPERS ARE OBVIOUSLY OF LESS HARDNESS THAN VALVE STEM. TIME IN SERVICE, OSCILLATORY FOJan 6, 1997 · N714BE · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 97ZZZX183Carburetor · malfunctionPILOT REPORTS TWO OR THREE HARD JOLTS FROM TURBULENCE WITH NEG G-FORCE. THE ENGINE WENT TO NEAR IDLE POWER. DISASSEMBLY OF THE CARB REVEALED THE PRESENCE OF A SILT CLOD IN MAIN JET. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS PERIODIC CLEANING OF FLOAT BOWL TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF Dec 2, 1996 · N16125 · Cessna 150L · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 96ZZZX6002Clutch Assy · failedENGINE WAS INSTALLED IN TEST CELL AFTER OVERHAUL AND RUN FOR OVER 1 HR WITH AT LEAST 4 STARTS. CUSTOMER THEN INSTALLED ON AIRCRAFT, STARTED IT TO TAXI, PILOT SAID IT SEEMED ROUGH. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN. VISUAL CHECKS REVEALED NOTHING. TIMING WAS OK. HARNESNov 22, 1996 · N21968 · Cessna 150L · Engine StarterSDR CA961216001Bolt · corroded(CAN) AFTER REMOVAL OF THE LEFT AND RIGHT WINGS FOR A DETAILED INSPECTION, PITTING CORROSION WAS FOUND IN BOTH LEFT AND RIGHT FORE AND AFT SPAR WING ATTACH BOLTS. CORROSION WAS ALSO EVIDENT IN THE REAR SPAR ECCENTRIC BUSHINGS P/N 0512123 OF THE INTERNAL BORES.Oct 26, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Wing, Attach FittingsSDR CA961112029Rib Assembly · cracked(CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER RIB ASSEMBLY ON THE LEADING EDGE FOUND CRACKED AT THE BEND RADIUS.Oct 17, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Horizontal Stabilizer, Spar/RibSDR 97ZZZX1316Bolt · failedTHE ENGINE QUIT SUDDENLY IN CRUISE FLIGHT WITHOUT WARNING AND WOULD NOT RESPOND TO RESTART ATTEMPTS. A NORMAL LANDING WAS MADE IN A FARM FIELD. DISASSEMBLY INSPECTION INDICATED THE FOUR BOLTS (22532) USED TO SECURE THE CRANKSHAFT CLUSTER GEAR (35016) BROKE OOct 5, 1996 · N6741S · Cessna 150H · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR CA970106007Cylinder · cracked(CAN) INSPECTION FOUND CYLINDER CRACKED AT COOLING FINS AFTER AIRCRAFT MADE FORCED LANDING IN FIELD.Sep 30, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX5139Cylinder · wornTCM CYLINDER KITS (2) PN 649543A3, 547 HOURS SINCE NEW, EXHAUST VALVE GUIDES WORE OUT (VALVE SWIMS IN GUIDES). SUSPECT CAUSE - GUIDES MADE OF POOR MATERIAL. RECOMMENDATION - BETTER QUALITY CONTROL BY TCM.Sep 10, 1996 · N704LY · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960910008Valve · stuck open(CAN) EXHAUST VALVE STUCK IN OPEN POSITION ON #2 CYLINDER.Aug 31, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960910003Valve · stuck open(CAN) WHILE IN CRUISE AN ENGINE CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE STUCK OPEN. THE SUBMITTER STATES THAT THIS ENGINE WAS OPERATED WITH MOGAS, WHICH HE SAYS IS HARD ON THE VALVES AND SUGGESTS THAT 80/87 OR 100 LOW LEAD GASOLINE SHOULD BE USED.Aug 14, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX4407Motor · shortedFLAPS EXCEEDED THE LIMIT SWITCH, STOPS, AND BROKE THE DOWN-LIMIT SWITCH AND FUSE BLEW. PROBLEM WAS CAUSED BY FLAP MOTOR DEVELOPED AN INTERNAL SHORT WHICH PROVIDED THE GROUND NORMALLY WHICH IS PROVIDED THROUGH THE LIMIT SWITCH CIRCUIT. THIS MOTOR IS A REVERSIAug 5, 1996 · N7513G · Cessna 150L · Trailing Edge Flap ActuatorSDR CA960703021Spar · cracked(CAN) DURING A 200 HOUR INSPECTION THE RUDDER SPAR WAS FOUND CRACKED. INSPECTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH SB 94.03. RUDDER SPAR WAS REPLACED.Jun 21, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Rudder, Spar/RibSDR CA960620022Cylinder · cracked(CAN) OIL LEAK FOUND AFTER FLIGHT. ENGINE CYLINDER CRACKED 1/3 RD AROUND THE BARREL.Jun 5, 1996 · Cessna 150L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA960611006Rocker Shaft · broken boss(CAN)ON TAKEOFF, AT FULL POWER, ABORTED DUE TO SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION. #4 CYLINDER VALVE ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES BROKEN ACROSS BOTH VALVES.May 17, 1996 · Cessna 150L · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX3205Float Shaft · brokenDURING CARBURETOR TEAR DOWN, FLOAT SHAFT WAS FOUND WITH ONE END BROKEN, PUMP PLUNGER, PN 194-593, WAS ALSO FOUND DETERIORATED, AS WELL AS THE BOWL BEING FULL OF TRASH. SUBMITTER STATED CARBURETORS, AS WELL AS ALL OTHER ACCESSORIES, SHOULD BE OVERHAULED OR HAVMay 14, 1996 · N6006T · Cessna 150D · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA960522009Cylinder · cracked(CAN)IN THE CIRCUIT, PILOT REPORTED AN ENGINE VIBRATION. #2 CYLINDER ROCKER SHAFT BOSS CRACKED.May 3, 1996 · Cessna 150M · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 96ZZZX2764Accelerator Pump · plunger rustedENGINE QUIT CAUSING FORCED LANDING. INVESTIGATION REVEALED PLUNGER RUSTED AND CHECK VALVE WITH BROKEN SPRING INTERNALLY. ACCELERATOR PUMP WAS INOPERABLE AND ENGINE RAN EXCESSIVELY RICH. CARBURETOR LAST OVERHAULED, 8-5-76. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CARBURETORS BMay 1, 1996 · N3936V · Cessna 150M · Fuel Control/Reciprocating Engines
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