SDR 95ZZZX2269

Service difficulty report · Valve

Difficulty date
April 19, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc AEIO540D4A5
Part
Valve
Part number
53E19600
Condition
Nut Loose
Location
Thermo Bypass
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

BYPASS VALVE REMOVED TO COMPLY WITH LYCOMING SB 518A. THE NUT WAS FOUND LOOSE AND HALF-WAY UNSCREWED FROM THE THREADED SHAFT OF THE VALVE. IT WAS NOTED THE S/N OF VALVE WAS HIGHER THAN THE AFFECTED S/N'S LISTED IN SB. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS INSPECTION PER SB OF ALL VALVES REGARDLESS OF S/N'S SB SHOULD BE AMENDED OR AN AD ISSUED.