SDR 95ZZZX1979

Service difficulty report · Seal · Cessna 150

Difficulty date
April 4, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7671U
Make and model
Cessna 150
Aircraft serial
15077797
Part
Seal
Part number
902018
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Starter
Part time
1,106 hours
Component
MZ4214
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

SLOW OIL LEAK DEVELOPED ON REAR ACCESSORY CASE. FOUND OIL COMING FROM STARTER BETWEEN MOUNTING PLATE AND FRAME. REMOVED STARTER AND DISCOVERED OIL SEAL INSTALLED BACKWARDS. REPLACED STARTER WITH SERVICEABLE UNIT. REMIND MECHANIC'S GARLOCK SEALS SHOULD HAVE OPEN END FACING OIL PRESSURE.

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