SDR 95ZZZX4570

Service difficulty report · Hose · Cessna R182

Difficulty date
July 25, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4702R
Make and model
Cessna R182
Aircraft serial
R18200605
Engine
Lyc O540J3C5
Part
Hose
Part number
3608D0504
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine Oil
Part time
1,067 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
Y, K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

OIL COOLER TO ENGINE HOSE RUPTURED APPROXIMATELY 6 INCHES FROM FITTING. SUSPECT SOME KIND OF ACID PENETRATED THE HOSE IN ONE SPOT APPROXIMATELY 3 INCHES TO 3.50 INCHES AND DETERIORATED THE METAL AWAY. HOSE LINING FAILED ON A REAL HOT DAY AND PUMPED ALL THE OIL OVERBOARD CAUSING ENGINE TO SEIZE.

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