Service difficulty report · Switch · Cessna 182S

Difficulty date
February 9, 2000
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9539L
Make and model
Cessna 182S
Aircraft serial
18280185
Part
Switch
Part number
77041
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine Oil
Part time
1,005 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

OIL PRESSURE SWITCH FAILED IN-FLIGHT. LOST 7-1/2 QUARTS OF OIL IN 20 MINUTE FLIGHT. HAS 9 QUART SUPPLY. SWITCH FAILED AT PLASTIC HOUSING. SINCE OIL GOES UNDER AND ON BELLY, HAVE NO IDEA OF OIL LEAK IN-FLIGHT. CESSNA SAID IT HAS HAD AT LEAST 4 FAILURES. (X)

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