SDR 96ZZZX5659

Service difficulty report · Adapter Assy · Cessna R172K

Difficulty date
November 1, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N758RV
Make and model
Cessna R172K
Aircraft serial
R1723308
Engine
Cont IO360KB
Part
Adapter Assy
Part number
646253
Condition
Worn
Location
Oil Filter
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

BYPASS PLUG CAME OUT OF HOUSING. FOUND WORN PLUG AND DAMAGED HOUSING. PLUG IS STAKED IN IF BYPASS VALVE IS NOT USED. FOUND METAL IN OIL FILTER AT PREVIOUS OIL CHANGE 10 HRS PRIOR AND AT THIS OIL CHANGE. SUBMITTER STATED MFG NEEDS BETTER WAY TO SECURE PLUG.

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