Service difficulty report · Cooler · Cessna 206CESSNA

Difficulty date
October 7, 1999
Submitted
June 21, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 206CESSNA
Engine
Cont IO520A
Part
Cooler
Part number
626189
Condition
Leaking
Location
Core Matrix
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

PART BEGAN LEAKING DURING NORMAL SERVICE DUE TO EPOXY FAILURE. EPOXY WAS USED OVER A CRACK IN THE OIL COOLER WHICH WORKED ITS WAY TO THE SURFACE OF THE HARDENED EPOXY. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED ELIMINATING THE USE OF EPOXY IN OIL COOLERS. (X)