Service difficulty report · Ignition Sys · Cessna 172RG

Difficulty date
August 4, 2020
Submitted
October 6, 2022
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172RG
Aircraft serial
172G0573
Engine
Lyc O360*
Part
Ignition Sys
Part number
4P2320024
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
O
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

LOST 50% OF MY ENGINE POWER DURING A CLIMB FROM 9,500 TO 11,000 FT. HAD A SLIGHT KNOCKING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH THE POWER LOSS. WAS CONCERNED OF A MAJOR ENGINE FAILURE AND MADE A SAFE EMERGANCY LANDING IN BAKERFIELD, CA. A REPORT IS ON FILE AT THE LOCAL FAA OFFICE. THE AIRCRAFT HAD JUST HAD A NEW SUREFLY ELECTRONIC IGNITION INSTALLED AND HAD BEEN FLOWN WITH THE DEVICE ABOUT 3.2 HOURS BEFORE THIS FAILURE.

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