SDR 96ZZZX371

Service difficulty report · Line · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
December 22, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N738UD
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17270240
Engine
Lyc O320H2AD
Part
Line
Condition
Loose
Location
Oil Return
Part time
980 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
B
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

PILOT REPORTED SMOKE IN COCKPIT AFTER APPLYING CABIN HEAT. REMOVED COWLING AND INSPECTED MUFFLER ASSEMBLY. SMALL OIL STAIN ON MUFFLER SHROWD. FOUND OIL RETURN LINES WERE SLIGHTLY 'WET' WITH OIL. TIGHTENED OIL RETURN LINE CLAMPS. WASHED DOWN ENGINE AND MUFFLER SHROWD. MADE A LOG BOOK ENTRY, AND RETURNED TO SERVICE.

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