SDR 96ZZZX2555

Service difficulty report · Valve Guide · Cessna 182P

Difficulty date
February 28, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N52727
Make and model
Cessna 182P
Aircraft serial
18262801
Engine
Cont O470R
Part
Valve Guide
Condition
Loose
Location
Nr 1 Cylinder
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

VALVE GUIDE LOOSENED IN CYLINDER HEAD ALLOWING CYLINDER TO MISFIRE. NOTE: DIFFICULT TO DIAGNOSE. COMPRESSION WAS 55/80 UNTIL SPRING ASSY WAS MOVED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDS CHECKING SPRING ASSYS FOR SIDE PLAY WHEN VALVE COVERS REMOVED FOR ANY REASON.

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