SDR 95ZZZX1781

Service difficulty report · Cylinder

Difficulty date
March 29, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
YV3R012M
Robinson Helicopter Company Inc
Engine
Lyc O540F1B5
Part
Cylinder
Part number
LW13870
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Nr 6 Cylinder
Stage of operation
IN
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

CYLINDER NR 6 ON A NEW PRODUCTION ENGINE HAS THE CYLINDER HEAD ORIENTED 2 DEGREES CCW RELATIVE TO THE BASE AND THE OTHER CYLINDERS. THIS PUTS THE EXHAUST FLANGE SURFACE OUT OF ALIGNMENT WITH THE OTHER CYLINDERS AND THE PUSH ROD HOUSINGS ARE ASKEWED ACCORDINGLY.