Service difficulty report · Snap Ring · Cessna 182T

Difficulty date
June 23, 2014
Submitted
June 23, 2014
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N158FC
Make and model
Cessna 182T
Aircraft serial
18282062
Engine
Lyc IO540AB1A5
Propeller
Mcauly B3D36C431
Part
Snap Ring
Condition
Corroded
Location
Prop Blade
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
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

PROPELLER WAS OVERHAULED 5 MONTHS, 96 HOURS AGO, AND IS IN FOR INSPECTION. SNAP RING AROUND BASE OF A BLADE AND THE GROOVE IN THE BLADE HAS CORROSION. PROPELLER WAS REMOVED AND BEING SENT BACK FOR REPAIR. NO CORROSION PREVENTATIVE WAS OBSERVED ON THE SNAP RING.

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