# SDR 2013FA0000071

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 18, 2013
- Submitted: January 31, 2013
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N25HP](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N25HP), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 182T
- Registry model: [Cessna 182T](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182t) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18281842
- Engine: Lyc IO540AB1A5
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Part number: 61510
- Condition: Fod
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: C
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2013FA0000071

## Discrepancy

SHIPPING PLUG WAS REMOVED PRIOR TO INSTALLATION OF PROPELLER ON A ZERO TIME FACTORY REBUILT ENGINE.  INSIDE OF THE CRANKSHAFT BORE, A SLIVER OF METAL WAS FOUND.  ENGINE INSTALLATION WAS STOPPED.  ENGINE MFG WAS CONTACTED FOR FURTHER EVALUATION AND RECOMMENDATIONS.  THE FACTORY IDENTIFIED THE METAL AND PREPARED A CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS RECOMMENDATION PROCEDURE.

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