SDR 96ZZZX5228

Service difficulty report · Valve · Cessna TR182

Difficulty date: August 2, 1996
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N738FH
Make and model: Cessna TR182
Aircraft serial: R18200920
Engine: Lyc O540L3C5
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Valve
Part number: LW15605
Condition: Worn
Location: Eng Exhaust
Part time: 3,025 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

PEFORMED SB 388B ON ALL 6 CYLINDERS AT ANNUAL INSPECTION, 4 OF 6 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE AND GUIDES WORN BEYOND SPECS. REMOVED CYLINDERS, FOUND 2 CYLINDERS WITH BROKEN RINGS, AND 6 CYLINDERS WERE CRACKED. REPLACED CYLINDER ASSY. SUBMITTER STATED SB 88B IS A GOOD TOOL TO PREVENT ENGINE FAILURE.

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