SDR 95ZZZX409

Service difficulty report · Spark Plug · Cessna 172P

Difficulty date
January 4, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N5227K
Make and model
Cessna 172P
Aircraft serial
17274020
Engine
Lyc O320D2J
Part
Spark Plug
Part number
SR88
Condition
Failed
Location
Center Electrode
Part time
100 hours
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

SUBMITTER STATES A VERY POOR SERVICE FROM AUBURN SPARK PLUGS. HAS NOTED CENTER ELECTRODE PORCELAIN FAILS. FAILED ELECTRODE PIECES THEN CAN CAUSE DAMAGE TO VALVES, SEATS, RINGS, AND PISTONS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS TO NOT USE THESE SPARK PLUGS IN AIRCRAFT ENGINES.

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