SDR 2003FA0001232

Service difficulty report · Cylinder

Difficulty date: November 1, 2003
Submitted: December 11, 2003
Operation: General aviation
Engine: Lyc O235L2C
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Cylinder
Condition: Worn
Location: Engine
Stage of operation: NR
How discovered: 9
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

WHILE PERFORMING OIL AND FILTER CHANGE, CUT FILTER AND NOTICE OIL PARTICLES IN FILTER. CALLED MFG TECH SUPPORT, IAW THEIR REQUEST PULLED CYLINDERS. CYLINDERS NR 1, 3, AND 4 WORN SCORED ON PISTON AND CYLINDER WALL. ENGINE IS FACTORY OVERHAUL W/250 SMOH. ENGINE WAS PURCHASED IN JAN 2003.