SDR 95ZZZX4264

Service difficulty report · Rocker Arm · Socata TB9

Difficulty date
June 27, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N137ER
Make and model
Socata TB9
Aircraft serial
1527
Engine
Lyc O320D2A
Part
Rocker Arm
Part number
19353REVC
Condition
Obstructed
Location
Oil Passage
Part time
2,259 hours
Component
LW12416
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

WHILE CLEANING THE ROCKER ARM, SOLVENT FLOW THROUGH THE OIL PASSAGE WAS FOUND TO BE RESTRICTED. INSPECTION REVEALED A BROKEN DRILL BIT TIP TO BE THE OBSTRUCTION IN THE OIL PASSAGEWAY. WHEN THE DRILL BIT TIP WAS REMOVED, NORMAL FLUID FLOW WAS OBSERVED.

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