Service difficulty report · Bushing

Difficulty date
November 4, 2009
Submitted
November 20, 2009
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc IO360L2A
Part
Bushing
Part number
74637
Condition
Fractured
Location
Valve Rocker
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

WHEN BURNISHING NEW VALVE ROCKER BUSHING IN VALVE ROCKER ARM, THE BUSHING FRAGMENTED. IMPROPER MFG SUSPECTED. (K)