What was found
NEW EXHAUST GASKET IS MISMANUFACTURED .032 INCH LARGER THAN ORIGINAL. IT WILL FIT OK ON CYLINDERS 1 AND 4, BUT DUE TO CLEARANCE REQUIRED FOR FIT, IT IS TOO LARGE FOR CYLINDERS 2 AND 3.
- Difficulty date
- August 1, 1996
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Cont A658
- System (JASC)
- 7810 · Engine Collector/Tailpipe/Nozzle
- Part
- Gasket
- Part number
- 62749
- Condition
- Mismanufactured
- Location
- Nr 2/3 Cyl Exh
- 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.