SDR 95ZZZX2127

Service difficulty report · Rings · Cessna 195B

Difficulty date
January 24, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2164C
Make and model
Cessna 195B
Aircraft serial
16149
Engine
Jacobp R755A2
Part
Rings
Condition
Excess Worn
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
A
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING HOT ENGINE START, A CARBURETOR FIRE RESULTED. FIRE EXTINGUISHED USING DRY CHEM. ENGINE WASHED DOWN AND FLOWN. EXCESS OIL CONSUMPTION NOTED (1 GALLON PER HOUR). TEAR DOWN OF ENGINE REVEALED WORN PISTON RINGS AND GUMMED-UP INTAKE VALVES PLUS GRIT IN OIL. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS TO NOT USE DRY CHEMICAL ON ENGINE FIRES.

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