Service difficulty report · Coil · Cessna 172R

Difficulty date
March 11, 2026
Submitted
March 11, 2026
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172R
Engine
Lyc IO360L2A
Part
Coil
Part number
K3975
Part serial
N3975020718
Condition
Bent
Location
Magneto
Part time
488 hours
Component
Magneto · Slick
Component part number
4371
Stage of operation
IN
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

UNDER NORMAL FLIGHT OPERATIONS, AT FIRST ROUTINE 500-HOUR INSPECTION FOUND COIL TAB WORN OUT OF LIMITS BECAUSE THE TAB WAS INCORRECTLY BEND AT FACTORY.

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