Service difficulty report · Spring · Cessna 172C

Difficulty date
November 11, 1999
Submitted
June 21, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172C
Engine
Cont O300D
Part
Spring
Part number
M3081
Condition
Broken
Part time
8 hours
Component
Magneto · Slick
Component part number
6364
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W, R
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

MAGNETO FAILED IN-FLIGHT. INSPECTION REVEALED BROKEN CONTACT SPRING. SPRING BROKE NEAR TRANSITION FROM FLAT SECTION TO RADIUSED EDGE. SUBMITTER SUSPECTED IMPROPER TEMPER OF SPRING OR OTHER MANUFACTURING DEFECT. MAG HAS ONLY 8 HOURS SINCE NEW. (X)

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