SDR 97ZZZX3735

Service difficulty report · Magneto · Cessna T210N

Difficulty date
June 30, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna T210N
Engine
Cont TSIO520R
Part
Magneto
Condition
Mistimed
Location
Engine
Part time
145 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

WHILE CHECKING MAGNETO TIMING DURING AN ANNUAL INSPECTION, DISCOVERED THE TIMING WAS SET AT TOP DEAD CENTER. ENGINE WAS FACTORY OVERHAULED BY TCM 2 YEARS AGO. IT NOW HAS 145 HOURS ON IT. THE MECHANIC THAT ANNUALED THE AIRCRAFT LAST STATED IN THE LOG BOOK HE CHECKED THE TIMING. THE TAMPERPROOF PAINT WAS STILL ON THE MAG AND ENGINE AND HAD NOT BEEN DISTURBED.

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