SDR 96ZZZX3207

Service difficulty report · Fill Tube

Difficulty date
May 29, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont TSIO360FB
Part
Fill Tube
Condition
Rusty
Location
Engine Oil
Part time
2,135 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

THE INSIDE OF THE OIL FILLER TUBE AND OIL CAP WERE RUSTED TO THE POINT OF FLAKES OF RUST BEING KNOCKED OFF OF THE SURFACE AND FALLING INTO THE CRANKCASE. SUBMITTER STATED THESE ASSEMBLIES SHOULD PROBABLY BE MADE OF STAINLESS STEEL. THEY ARE CADMIUM PLATED WHEN NEW, AND THAT DOESN'T SEEM TO PREVENT THE CORROSION.