What was found
AFTER 2-HOUR TEST RUN, NR 1 CYLINDER WAS STILL BURNING OIL AND HAD NOT SEATED. INSPECTION OF THE CYLINDER FOUND CHROME HAD CHIPPED OFF THE EDGE OF THE RING AT THE GAP. IT APPEARS TO BE A MANUFACTURING DEFECT.
- Difficulty date
- April 20, 1995
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Lyc IO360A1B
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Ring
- Part number
- SL74241P10
- Condition
- Defective
- Location
- Nr 1 Cylinder
- 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.