SDR 97ZZZX3070

Service difficulty report · Prop Governor · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date
January 6, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N52945
Make and model
Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial
177RG1316
Engine
Lyc IO360A1B6
Part
Prop Governor
Part number
C290D3KT12
Condition
Misinstalled
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

THE CESSNA SM AND LYC ENGINE OVERHAUL DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIREMENT TO USE A PROPELLER GOV PAD PLATE, PN LW-12347, WHEN INSTALLING A MCCAULEY GOVERNOR ON LYC 4 OR 6 CYLINDER ENGINE WITH REAR MOUNTED DUEL MAG INSTALLATIONS. THIS PLATE WAS LEFT OUT DURING REINSTALLATION OF THE ENGINE AND THE ACFT MADE A FORCED LANDING DUE TO LOSS OF ENGINE OIL THROUGH THE GOVERNOR ADAPTER PLATE SCREW.

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