SDR 96ZZZX3077

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
May 29, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N75616
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17267852
Engine
Lyc O320H2AD
Part
Cylinder
Condition
Defective
Location
Rocker Stud
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
E, R
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

ROCKER STUD BACKED OUT CAUSING EXCESSIVE VALVE CLEARANCE WHICH CAUSED THE PUSHROD TO GET JAMMED AND BENT. CYLINDER WAS IN C/W SB 412B (AD 77-20-07) WHICH REQUIRES STUDS TO BE LOCKTITE INTO POSITION. CYLINDER WAS MARKED IAW THIS PROCEDURE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS BETTER WAY OF SECURING STUD.

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