SDR 97ZZZX1841

Service difficulty report · Oil Pan · Cessna 172A

Difficulty date
April 8, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N8591B
Make and model
Cessna 172A
Aircraft serial
36291
Engine
Cont O300A
Part
Oil Pan
Condition
Corroded
Location
Plug Boss
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

CORROSION FOUND INSIDE OF THE BOTTOM OF THE OIL PAN AROUND THE PLUG BOSS. THIS WAS DUE TO MOISTURE CONDENSING AND COLLECTING AT THE BOTTOM OF PAN. IF THE AIRCRAFT IS GOING TO SIT FOR WEEKS ON END;SUBMITTER SUGGESTS ONE-QUARTER OF THE OIL BE DRAINED AS THIS WILL FACILITATE REMOVAL OF THE COLLECTED MOISTURE.

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