Continental O-470-L

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SDR GEN202108060001Gasket · deformedON SHUTDOWN, NOTICED A POOL OF OIL ON THE RAMP, AND THICK ALONG THE ENTIRE BELLY. MEASURED 5 QTS OF OIL REMAINING. INSPETION REVEALED THE FIBER GASKET SHOWED A NICK AND DEFROMATION OF THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER. ON REMOVAL, CONFIRMED THE GASKET ON THE OIL FILTERJul 30, 2021 · N2605G · Cessna 182B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2021FA0000304Gasket · failedON SHUT DOWN NOTICED POOL OF OIL ON RAMP AND THICK ALONG ENTIRE BELLY. MEASURED 5 QTS OIL REMAINING. INSPECTION REVEALED FIBER GASKET SHOWED NICK AND DEFORMATION OF OIL FILTER ADAPTER GASKET SWIFT PN FM-07. ON REMOVAL IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT GASKET ON OIL FILTJul 30, 2021 · N2605G · Cessna 182B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA140717012Muffler · cracked(CAN) AD CF-90-03 R2 EXHAUST TYPE CABIN HEATER INSPECTION CARRIED OUT. FOUND EXHAUST CRACKED AT RIGHT HAND INLET FLANGE RADIUS. EXHAUST MUFFLER, LEFT HAND & RIGHT HAND EXHAUST HEADER PIPES REMOVED. SENT TO MANUFACTURER FOR REPAIR & FIT INSPECTION.Jul 8, 2014 · Cessna 182B · Engine Noise SuppressorSDR 2012FA0000270Contact · loosePILOT REPORTED A HIGH MAGNETO DROP. UPON INSPECTION THE LT MAGNETO WOULD NOT TIME CONSISTENTLY. REMOVED AND DISASSEMBLED THE MAGNETO AND FOUND 1 SIDE OF THE CONTACT POINT TO BE VERY LOOSE.Mar 30, 2012 · N8794X · Cessna 182D · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA110623006Connecting Rod · crackedNORMAL TAKEOFF AND INITIAL CLIMB BUT CLIMB PERFORMANCE BEGAN TO DECREASE THROUGH 6000 FT. POWER WAS BROUGHT BACK TO 16 INCHES MP AT 8000 FT, RPM TO 2200. ENGINE THEN BEGAN TO RUN VERY ROUGH AND THERE WAS A DECREASE IN OIL PRESSURE AS JUMPERS EXITED THE ACFT. Jun 17, 2011 · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 2011FA0000261Valve Spring · brokenPILOT NOTED DURING CRUISE THAT NR 4 CYLINDER EGT & CHT INDICATIONS WERE DROPPING & RETURNED TO AIRPORT. RUN UP FOUND ENGINE RAN SMOOTH WHEN RUNNING ON 1 MAG ONLY, LT OR RT, BUT ROUGH WHEN BOTH SELECTED. START ON BOTH AND RUN UP TO 1600 RPM-SLIGHT ROUGHNESS AApr 26, 2011 · N9295T · Cessna 180C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2008FA0000912Ignition Sys · defectiveENG RUNS ROUGH. ENG MISFIRES. HISTORY: 2/25/2004; TACH 487.1 - REPLACED LT AND RT MAGNETOS. ACFT RUN UP CHECKED OUT OK. 4/26/2004 TACH 508 - CHECKED TIMING. 05/11/2005 (NO TACH) - TROUBLESHOOTING ROUGH ENGINE. REMOVED INTAKE MANIFOLD AND FLAT SAND FLANGES Dec 1, 2008 · N8595T · Cessna 182C · Ignition SystemSDR WS9R031108001Cylinder Head · crackedVISUAL INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER AS IT WAS RECEIVED FROM THE MFG, REVEALED CRACKED FINS NEAR THE FUEL INJECTOR NOZZLE.Mar 11, 2008 · Cessna 180C · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2007FA0000356Cylinder Head · separatedPERFORMED CYLINDER COMPRESSION TEST AND FOUND NR 1 CYLINDER READING 0 PSI AND FOUND LEAKING AROUND CYLINDER HEAD AND BARREL FINS. UPON REMOVAL THE HEAD IS COCKED SIDEWAYS ON THE BARREL. THE HEAD WAS SEPARATING FROM BARREL. THE CYLINDER PN FRCN68. OACA/01 CApr 18, 2007 · N5162D · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA060619006Hub · crackedMCCAULEY PROPELLER 2A36C29-AG, SERIAL NR 591003, WORK ORDER NR T69972, C-FLVF. PROPELLER RECEIVED FOR 10 YEAR OVERHAUL. LAST OVERHAUL 1996, NOW 442.5 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL. FOUND HUB C2343, SERIAL NR 591003, CRACKED IN THREADS THAT THE BLADE RETENTION NUT SCJun 6, 2006 · Cessna 180C · Propeller Hub SectionSDR 2006FA0000352Bulkhead · crackedBULKHEAD, PN 071220510, CRACKED AT TIE DOWN HOLE. BULKHEAD, PN 0712206 CRACKED AT BOLT HOLES ATTACHMENT TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT MOUNT. (K)Mar 22, 2006 · N2233G · Cessna 182A · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR 2006FA0000353Bulkhead · crackedBULKHEAD, PN 071220510, CRACKED AT TIE DOWN HOLE. BULKHEAD, PN 0712206, CRACKED AT BOLTHOLES ATTACHMENT TO ELEVATOR BELLCRANK SUPPORT MOUNT. (K)Mar 22, 2006 · N2233G · Cessna 182A · Fuselage Main, BulkheadSDR CA050504005Mount · cracked(CAN) A CRACK, APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH LONG, WAS DISCOVERED AT A CLUSTER WELD LOCATED UNDER THE RT REAR MOUNTING PAD. THE WELD THAT FAILED WAS ON THE LOWER REAR TUBING THAT RUNS LT TO RT ON THE AIRCRAFT, AND JOINS INTO THE MAIN FRAME OF THE MOUNT (WHICH RUNS FOREApr 19, 2005 · Cessna 180D · Engine Mount SectionSDR CA041110015Reinforcement · cracked(CAN) HORIZONTAL STABILIZER WAS REMOVED TO ACCESS RT FUSELAGE SIDE SKIN REPLACEMENT (COSMETIC) WITH STABILIZER REMOVED VISIBLE ACCESS TO AFT FUSELAGE STRUCTURE REVEALED A CRACK AT THE LT AFT STABILIZER ATTACH LONGERON PN 0712207-1 - REF. CESSNA 180-C I.P.C. FINov 1, 2004 · Cessna 180C · Horizontal Stabilizer StructureSDR CA041108005Skin · corroded(CAN) VERTICAL STABILIZER REMOVED TO ACCESS FUSELAGE SIDE SKIN REPLACEMENT (COSMETIC) WITH STABILIZER ON WORKBENCH, VISIBLE ACCESS TO INTERNAL STRUCTURE REVEALED CONSIDERABLE SURFACE CORROSION EVERY WHERE INTERNALLY. EXTERNAL UNIT LOOKS FINE. RECOMMEND REMONov 1, 2004 · Cessna 180C · Vertical Stabilizer, Plate/SkinSDR 2004FA0000677Cylinder · crackedNR 3 CYLINDER CRACKED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES BELOW THE HEAD. THE RESULTANT VIBRATION MADE A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING PRUDENT. UPON REMOVAL AND INSPECTION, THE CRACK APPEARED TO VARY BETWEEN 0.060 INCH AND 0.030 INCH (APPROXIMATE) AS IT PROPAGAJul 31, 2004 · N73C · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA040708004Dowel Pin · missingPROPELLER INSTALLED AFTER OVERHAUL USING CESSNA MAINTENANCE MANUAL AS REFERENCE. AIR TEST AFTER INSTALLATION REFLECTS PROPELLER VIBRATION SHORTLY AFTER TAKEOFF. AIRCRAFT LANDED IMMEDIATELY. PROPELLER REMOVED. INSPECTED BY A-1 PROPELLER SERVICES. DETERMINEJun 29, 2004 · Cessna 182A · Propeller Hub SectionSDR CA040723006Mount · cracked(CAN) A SMALL CRACK (LESS THAN 2MM) WAS DISCOVERED ON THE ENGINE MOUNT DURING SERVICING. THE CRACK IS LOCATED ON THE LT SIDE, ON THE UPPER TUBING WHICH RUNS FORE AND AFT IN BETWEEN THE FORWARD AND REAR ENGINE MOUNT PADS. THE EXACT LOCATION IS ONE INCH FORWARD Jun 28, 2004 · Cessna 180C · Engine Mount SectionSDR 2004FA0000641Cylinder · failedDURING ANNUAL INSP, CYLINDERS NR 1 AND NR 2 WERE FOUND TO HAVE A LOW COMPRESSION AND LEAKAGE PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE. ENGINE WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY AND MFG WAS CONTACTED. MFG REP SUGGESTED TO READ SB03-3 WHICH SUPERSEDES SB84-15. SB03-3 SAYS ANY CYLINDER TJun 15, 2004 · N6329B · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR 2003FA0001216Gear · wornTEETH TOO SHALLOW, TOOTH DEPTH WAS 0.152, NORMAL .0.180 TO 0.185.Sep 23, 2003 · N7150E · Cessna 182B · Reciprocating Engine Rear SectionSDR CA021105010Shaft · loose(CAN) CARBURETOR RUNNING LEAN AT ALTITUDE, THROTTLE SHAFT LOOSE, ENGINE RUNS POORLY WITH THIS CARBURETOR. TIME SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL IS 542.1 HOURS.Oct 11, 2002 · Cessna 182 · Mixture ControlSDR AUS20020944Pump · worn(AUS) CARBURETTOR ACCELERATOR PUMP WORN AND BROKEN.Aug 11, 2002 · Cessna 182A · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR CA020731002Lead · intermittent(CAN) DURING RUN-UP AFTER ANNUAL INSPECTION LT MAGNETO GROUNDED OUT. INSPECTION FOUND "P" LEAD INTERMITTENT. ON FLEXING RT "P" LEAD IT WAS ALSO FOUND TO BE INTERMITTENT. FURTHER EXAMINATION DISCLOSED DETERIORATED INSULATION CLOSE TO ENTRY TO MAGNETOS ALLOWIJul 23, 2002 · Cessna 182A · Magneto/DistributorSDR CA020725010Pin · broken(CAN) PILOT NOTICED INCREASING VAGUENESS IN ELEVATOR CONTROL AND LANDED ASAP. UPON CLOSE EXAMINATION TURN BARREL AND PIN EYE HAD SEPARATED CAUSING VAGUENESS IN CONTROL SAFETY WIRE WAS HOLDING PARTS TOGETHER, TURN BARREL HAD FRACTURED AT BARREL END. THE ABOVE Jul 12, 2002 · Cessna 180A · Elevator Control SystemSDR CA020213011Support · cracked(CAN) RT OUTBOARD LANDING GEAR SUPPORT CASTING FOUND TO BE CRACKED IN TWO PLACES. FAULT WAS DISCOVERED WHEN GEAR LEG WAS REMOVED FOR NDT OF LANDING GEAR COMPONENTS. NO OTHER FAULTS FOUND. LANDING GEAR NDT INSPECTION WAS CARRIED OUT AT OWNER'S REQUEST.Feb 1, 2002 · Cessna 182 · Nose/Tail Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR 2001FA0000551Adapter · defectiveNO OIL PRESSURE UPON ENGINE START UP. OIL PUMP, SUCTION TUBE, AND CONNECTIONS CHECKED OK. REMOVED FILTER ADAPTER, INSTALLED FILTER SCREEN ENGINE HAD PROPER OIL PRESSURE. NO APPARENT DAMAGE TO FILTER ADAPTER.Nov 14, 2001 · N7179E · Cessna 182B · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR 2001FA0000646Valve · wornCYLINDER REMOVED DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. VALVE STEM WORN TO 0.005.Oct 25, 2001 · N5670B · Cessna 182 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA010914002Casting · cracked(CAN) SUPPORT CASTING HAD CRACK FROM RADIUS OF CUTOUT FOR GEAR REARWARD. 0541153 U-BOLT WAS ALSO BROKEN AND REPLACED.Aug 24, 2001 · Cessna 182A · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR CA010627060Mount · cracked(CAN) UPPER LT VERTICAL TUBING CRACKED AT LOWER GUSSETJun 15, 2001 · Cessna 180C · Engine Mount SectionSDR AU010128Wheel · cracked(AUS) BOTH CONTROL WHEELS CRACKED FROM BOTTOM RIVET HOLE.Feb 1, 2001 · Cessna 182C · Control Column SectionSDR 20000817SH017Camshaft · making metalFERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE DIS-ASSEMBLED, PROBLEM FOUND TO BE FAILED CHAMSHAFT AND LIFTER BODIES. (X)Aug 17, 2000 · N9269T · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR 20000908SH011Rotor · overheatedMAGNETO DISASSEMBLED FOR 500-HOUR MAINTENANCE, BALL BEARINGS, PN 1081806 AND PN 2202, FROM ROTATING MAGNET ASSY WERE OBSERVED TO HAVE A SMOKY-BLUE CAST. ROTOR WAS RE-ASSEMBLED IN CASE HALVES TO FACILITATE SHAFT END PLAY CHECK WITH DIAL INDICATOR. PER SERVICEJul 31, 2000 · N9103X · Cessna 182D · Magneto/DistributorSDR 20000712SH033Cooler · leakingPART HAD BEEN REPAIRED USING EPOXY TO STOP A LEAK. DURING NORMAL SERVICE, EPOXY FAILED CAUSING THE OIL COOLER TO LEAK AT POINT OF ORIGINAL REPAIR. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED ELIMINATING USE OF EPOXY IN OIL COOLERS AS EPOXY FAILURE IS COMMON. (X)Jun 21, 2000 · Cessna 182 · Engine Oil CoolerSDR 99ZZZX4556Camshaft · failedFERROUS MATERIAL FOUND IN OIL FILTER. ENGINE DISASSEMBLED, PROBLEM FOUND TO BE FAILED CAMSHAFT AND LIFTER BODIES.Nov 22, 1999 · N9269T · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Power SectionSDR CA990907070Support · cracked(CAN) LEFT MLG OUTBOARD SUPPORT FITTING CRACKED AT REAR U-BOLT HOLE.Aug 27, 1999 · Cessna 182B · Fuselage, Landing Gear Attach FittingsSDR AU990754Screw · loose(AUS) CARBURETOR FLOAT TO BODY ATTACHMENT SCREWS LOOSE ALLOWING THE FLOAT TO CONTACT THE BODY AND PREVENT CLOSING OF THE NEEDLE AND SEAT. CARBURETOR FLOODING.Jul 31, 1999 · Cessna 182D · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR 98ZZZX2688Oil Filter · defectiveOUTLET TUBE HAS BURRS ON INSIDE SURFACE FROM MACHINING OPERATION. BURRS ARE HAIR-LIKE AND EASILY DETACHED. FILTER INSPECTED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION AND NOT USED. BURR APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN CAUSED WHEN CUTTING TOOL WAS RETRACTED. TOOKMARK CONTAINING BURRS IS ONJul 8, 1998 · N4846D · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR AU980642Bracket · broken(AUS) ENGINE INDUCTION SYSTEM BALANCE TUBE SUPPORT BRACKET BROKEN. ENGINE BACKFIRE CAUSED BALANCE TUBE TO COME OUT OF RUBBERS.Jun 11, 1998 · Cessna 182A · Fuel Controlling SystemSDR 98ZZZX1852Float · detachedWEAR WHERE CARBURETOR FLOAT NEEDLE RIDES. PIVOT POINT VERY LOOSE. FLOAT DETACHED. PRECISION HAS NEW FLOAT THAT IS COMPOSITE. THE ONLY INDICATION WAS THAT THE CARBURETOR WAS DRIPPING AFTER A FLIGHT.Apr 30, 1998 · N9208T · Cessna 180C · Fuel Control/Reciprocating EnginesSDR AU980489Guide · worn(AUS) DURING PERIODIC INSPECTION, NR 4 CYLINDER COMPRESSION WAS 20/80. THE EXHAUST VALVE P/N 646286 WAS REMOVED AND FOUND TO BE WORN 0.203 MM (0.008 INCH) JUST ABOVE STEM NECK. THE VALVE GUIDE P/N 643767 WAS WORN 0.457 MM (0.018 INCH) AT THE LOWER HALF AREA.Apr 21, 1998 · Cessna 182D · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR AU971397Support · cracked(AUS) LANDING GEAR SUPPORT CRACKED.Sep 26, 1997 · Cessna 182A · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA970902015Cylinder · cracked(CAN) PILOT REPORTED POWER LOSS AND TEMPORARY ENGINE FAILURE. POST FLIGHT INSPECTION FOUND NR1 CYLINDER CRACKED.Jul 24, 1997 · Cessna 182B · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA970421092Support · cracked(CAN) BOTH MLG CASTING HAD BEEN REPLACED.Apr 10, 1997 · Cessna 182 · Main Landing Gear Attach SectionSDR CA970409006Ferrule · misdrilled(CAN) ON INSPECTION ONE OF THE PROPELLER FERRULE WAS FOUND TO HAVE FIVE HOLES. THE MAXIMUM IS FOUR.Apr 3, 1997 · Cessna 180 · Propeller Blade SectionSDR AU970249Spar · cracked(AUS) WING REAR SPAR CRACKED IN RADIUS OF WING ATTACHMENT WEBMar 7, 1997 · Cessna 182D · Wing SparSDR 97ZZZX5Valve · leakCONTINENTAL CYLINDER ASSY PN 653443A13. 2 OUT OF 6 CYLINDERS HAD UNACCEPTABLE LEAKS FROM INTAKE VALVES. ABOUT 1 DROP LIQUID SOLVENT PER MINUTE WITH VALVE SPRINGS INSTALLED. ALSO, VALVE GUIDES ARE HOURGLASS SHAPED. ABOUT .002 INCH SMALLER IN CENTER THAN ON Dec 13, 1996 · N2467F · Cessna 180H · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder SectionSDR CA961011003Oil Sump · cracked(CAN) OIL LEAK AT OIL SUMP. RETORQUE OF SUMP BOLTS MADE LEAK WORSE. REMOVAL OF OIL SUMP REVEALED CRACK AT MOUNTING FLANGE. THE AIRCRAFT IS USED TO TOW GLIDERS OFF GRASS STRIP AND THIS NO DOUBT CONTRIBUTED TO THIS FAILURE.Sep 30, 1996 · Cessna 182A · Reciprocating Engine Oil SystemSDR CA960826018Hose Fitting · cracked(CAN) DURING INSPECTION OF THE VACUUM HOSE FITTING. THE "B" NUT WAS FOUND CRACKED. SUBMITTER SUSPECTS THAT AN OVERTORQUING OF THE NUT TOOK PLACE.Aug 9, 1996 · Cessna 182A · Vacuum Distribution SystemSDR AU961035Balance Tube · separated(AUS) ENGINE INDUCTION SYSTEM BALANCE TUBE SEPARATED AT ONE END - MOUNT ALSO BROKEN AWAY FROM TUBEJul 24, 1996 · Cessna 182F · Engine Air Intake SystemSDR AU961065Bearing · spalled(AUS) ENGINE NO3 MAIN BEARING SPALLED - BEARING HAD ROTATEDJul 20, 1996 · Cessna 180 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
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