SDR 96ZZZX2658

Service difficulty report · Spring

Difficulty date
May 7, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
ZM3R930D
Zulu Aerospace Services LLC
Engine
Lyc LO360A1G6
Part
Spring
Part number
SL14995
Condition
Broken
Location
Nr 4 Push Rod
Component
LW12427
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

ENGINE WAS ASSEMBLED AND TEST CELL RUN 1-24-96. ENGINE WAS NOT INSTALLED UNTIL 5-6-96. WHILE INSTALLING ENGINE, PUSH ROD TUBES ON NR 4 CYLINDER WERE FOUND LOOSE. REMOVAL OF VALVE COVER AND CLOSE INSPECTION FOUND SPRING BROKEN IN 2 PLACES.