SDR 97ZZZX1925

Service difficulty report · Cooler · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date
April 8, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1958Q
Make and model
Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial
177RG0358
Part
Cooler
Part number
8406J
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine Oil
Stage of operation
AP
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS IN DOWN WIND FOR LANDING WHEN STUDENT NOTICED 'WET' GEAR LEG AND WHEEL. UPON EXAMINATION, FOUND OIL COOLER SUFFERED INTERNAL FAILURE, LOSS OF SUBSTANTIAL OIL. SUBMITTER STATED ENGINE FAILURE WOULD HAVE BEEN IMMINANT. OUTSIDE TEMP 58 DEGREES.

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