SDR 95ZZZX5106

Service difficulty report · Valve

Difficulty date
August 17, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc O360A4A
Part
Valve
Part number
SL53E19600
Condition
Defective
Location
Thermo Bypass
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

TO COMPLY WITH SB 518C. A NEW THERMOSTATIC BYPASS VALVE WAS INSTALLED. DURING RUN-UP TEST, THE NEW VALVE FAILED TO CONTROL OIL TEMPERATURE. THE VALVE WAS RETURNED TO VENDOR AND ANOTHER NEW ONE WAS INSTALLED AND FUNCTIONED SATISFACTORY.