SDR 96ZZZX5226

Service difficulty report · Valve · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
September 26, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N737FP
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17269385
Engine
Lyc O320H2AD
Part
Valve
Part number
74541
Condition
Stem Failed
Location
Nr 3 Cyl Exh
Part time
1,855 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
E, R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE DUE TO POWER LOSS AND FLUCTUATING OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE WOULD MAINTAIN 1,800 RPM, AT FULL THROTTLE. NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE FAILED JUST ABOVE HEAD/STEM RADIUS. SECONDARY CYLINDER AND PISTON DAMAGE REMNENTS OF VALVE FOUND IN MUFFLER. STEM REMAINED FROZEN IN VALVE GUIDE. RECOMMENDATIONS: LYC SI 1425. SL L197.

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