SDR 95ZZZX1001

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Univac GC1B

Difficulty date
January 20, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2420B
Make and model
Univac GC1B
Aircraft serial
3720
Engine
Cont O300A
Part
Cylinder
Part number
641917
Condition
Guide Failed
Location
Exhaust Valve
Part time
1,800 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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

ACFT OWNER'S BOOK ON THE O300A CALLS FOR 80/87 FUEL. HOWEVER, THE LEAD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM 80/87, SO NO LUBRICATION COULD TAKE PLACE. CONTINENTAL USES LEAD IN THE FUEL FOR LUBE. VALVE GUIDES TOTALLY WORE OUT CAUSING LOW COMPRESSION AND HIGH OPERATION TEMPERATURES.