SDR 96ZZZX5628

Service difficulty report · Valve Seat

Difficulty date
October 28, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
VA1R551K
RAM Aircraft, Limited Partnership
Engine
Cont GTSIO520*
Part
Valve Seat
Part number
653453
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Int Valve
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.

What was found

CYLINDER INTAKE SEAT NOT SEATED INTO MACHINED PORTION OF CYLINDER HEAD ALL THE WAY IN. UPON INSTALLATION AT FACTORY, NOT TAPPED IN COMPLETELY OR SEATED TO MACHINED HOLE. SUBMITTER STATES ALWAYS INSPECT NEW CYLINDERS FOR CORRECT SEATING OF VALVE SEAT INTO CYLINDERS.