SDR 97ZZZX1838

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Beech A36

Difficulty date
March 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N72291
Make and model
Beech A36
Aircraft serial
E2247
Engine
Cont IO550B
Part
Cylinder
Condition
Excess Worn
Location
All Cyls
Part time
850 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

REMOVED ALL CYLINDERS FROM AN 850-HOUR FACTORY REMANUFACTURED (ZERO TIME) ENGINE DUE TO LOW COMPRESSION. FOUND ALL CYLINDERS WORN .009 INCH - .011 INCH OVER NEW SPECS. OPERATOR KEEPS OIL SAMPLES WITH NO INDICATIONS. NORMAL OIL CHANGES AND GOOD PILOT OPERATION.

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