# SDR 96ZZZX2555

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 28, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N52727](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N52727), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 182P
- Registry model: [Cessna 182P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18262801
- Engine: Cont O470R
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Valve Guide
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Nr 1 Cylinder
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/96ZZZX2555

## Discrepancy

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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