Service difficulty report · O-Ring

Difficulty date
April 13, 2005
Submitted
April 13, 2005
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont IO520*
Part
O-Ring
Part number
532200
Condition
Improper Part
Location
Cylinder Base
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

INCORRECT CYLINDER BASE O-RINGS INSTALLED AT TOP-OVERHAUL. THE O-RINGS INSTALLED APPEARED TO BE THE SIZE FOR THE ENGINE. THESE LARGER CROSS SECTION SEALS WERE PINCHED BETWEEN THE CYLINDER BASE AND THE CRANKCASE. THIS RESULTED IN A LOW THROUGH-BOLT TORQUE. NUMBERS 2 AND 3 MAIN BEARINGS SPUN, DISRUPTING OIL FLOW TO THE NUMBER 4 CONNECTING ROD. THE NUMBER 4 CONNECTING ROD FAILED AND PENETRATED THE CASE.