SDR 95ZZZX635

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Beech A36

Difficulty date: January 12, 1995
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N3683X
Make and model: Beech A36
Aircraft serial: E1723
Engine: Cont IO520BB
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Cylinder
Condition: Excess Wear
Location: 1 Through 6
Part time: 7,720 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

ENGINE TT SINCE FACTORY OVERHAUL, 7726 HOURS. REBUILT 1-14-92. INSTALLED 2-12-92. CYLINDER HEAD DATES 8-91, ALL 6 CYLNDERS, LOW COMPRESSIONS ALL CYLINDERS. CYLINDERS ARE WORN BEYOND SERVICEABLE LIMITS AND SEVERE RING WEAR. ROCKER SHAFTS ARE SEVERELY WORN, AND UNAIRWORTHY.

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