SDR 96ZZZX4765

Service difficulty report · Lifter · Cessna 182P

Difficulty date: August 26, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N7466Q
Make and model: Cessna 182P
Aircraft serial: 18261106
Engine: Cont O470R
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Lifter
Condition: Spalled
Location: Valves
Part time: 215 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

CYLINDER REMOVED FOR LOW COMPRESSION. FOUND BOTH LIFTERS STARTING TO SPALL. CHECKED ALL LIFTERS, 9 OF 12 LIFTERS SHOWED EVIDENCE OF SPALLING. FACTORY NEW LIFTERS (ALL 12) INSTALLED. CAM APPEARS OK. THIS ENGINE FACTORY REMANUFACTURED, 6/95.

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