SDR 96ZZZX5629

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 TSIO520*
Part
Valve Seat
Part number
653445
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Exh 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 EXHAUST SEAT NOT SEATED INTO MACHINED PORTION OF CYLINDER HEAD ALL THE WAY IN. SUSPECT CAUSE: UPON INSTALLATION AT FACTORY, SEATS ARE NOT TAPPED IN, BUT DROPPED IN ASSUMING INSTALLED. SUBMITTER STATED ALWAYS INSPECT NEW CYLINDERS FOR GOOD SEATING OF SEAT INTO CYLINDER.