SDR 96ZZZX61

Service difficulty report · Magneto · Cessna 172C

Difficulty date
December 6, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1851Y
Make and model
Cessna 172C
Aircraft serial
17249451
Engine
Cont O300C
Part
Magneto
Part number
105136539
Condition
Bearing Loose
Location
Front Housing
Part time
448 hours
Component
S6LN21
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

TIME SINCE MAGNETO FACTORY REBUILT, 448.4 HOURS. DURING INSPECTION (500-HOURS), DISCOVERED FRONT BEARING RACE WAS LOOSE IN FRONT HOUSING. NOT APPARENT UNTIL WIPED GREASE OFF TO REPLACE WITH NEW GREASE. SUSPECT CAUSE: MAXIMUM TOLERANCE FIT WHEN ASSEMBLED AT FACTORY REBUILD.

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