SDR 97ZZZX2068

Service difficulty report · Stud · Cessna 402B

Difficulty date
May 2, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N6350X
Make and model
Cessna 402B
Aircraft serial
402B1317
Engine
Cont TSIO520E
Part
Stud
Part number
6461401
Condition
Broken
Location
Nr 1 Cyl Pad
Component
652539
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

DURING THE COURSE OF A NORMAL FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL LEAK ON LEFT ENGINE. AFTER FLIGHT, REMOVED ENGINE COWLING AND SAW 5 CYLINDER STUDS HAD BROKEN ON THE NR 1 CYLINDER. ON ENGINES OPERATED ON 1600 TBO'S, SUSPECT TIME IN SERVICE IS THE MAIN CAUSE FOR BREAKAGE. PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS NOT A 7TH STUD TYPE CASE, HOWEVER, IT IS A 'HEAVY' CASE.

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