Service difficulty report · Adapter · Columb LC42550FG350

Difficulty date
September 18, 2008
Submitted
September 30, 2008
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N964SG
Make and model
Columb LC42550FG350
Aircraft serial
42518
Engine
Cont IO550N
Part
Adapter
Part number
6420871A7
Condition
Failed
Location
Starter
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

OWNER/OPERATOR COMPLAINS THAT HIS ENGINE USES EXCESSIVE OIL OVER SHORT AND LONG FLIGHTS, SOME TIME AS MUCH AS (2) QUARTS IN LESS THAN A 2 HOUR FLIGHT. REPLACED STARTER ADAPTER ASSY WITH NEW PART FROM MFG AND PROBLEM STILL OCCURS WITH OIL BEING PUMPED TO THE OIL SEPERATOR DURING THE GROUND ENGINE RUN. A COPY OF FAA FORM 8130-3 AND SHIPPING DOCUMENTS ARE ATTACHED TO THIS SDR WITH ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. (K)