SDR 96ZZZX2412

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna T210M

Difficulty date: March 20, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N761TF
Make and model: Cessna T210M
Aircraft serial: 21062499
Engine: Cont TSIO520R
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Engine
Condition: Defective
Location: Cylinder
Part time: 1,975 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

PRE-PURCHASE INSPECTION OF AIRCRAFT REVEALED ENGINE COMPRESSION WELL BELOW ACCEPTABLE LIMITS, SEAT RAILS WERE WORN BEYOND LIMITS. ESTABLISHED BY AIRWORTHINESS DIRECTIVE. ELEVATOR TRIM TAB WITH HOLES CORRODED THROUGH THE TAB SKIN. AIRCRAFT WAS ANNUALLED THE FIRST WEEK OF MARCH, 1996, AND LESS THAN 2 HOURS AGO.

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