SDR 97ZZZX4669

Service difficulty report · Valve · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date
October 23, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N97090
Make and model
Cessna 182Q
Aircraft serial
18266974
Engine
Cont O470U
Part
Valve
Part number
646286
Condition
Worn
Location
Cyl 1-2-5 Exh
Part time
1,062 hours
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

INSPECTION FOUND THE NITRALOY GUIDES WORE THE EX VALVE STEMS LEAVING STEPS IN THE STEM AT THE ENDS OF TRAVEL IN THE GUIDE. ONE VALVE HAD .070 INCH WEAR. SUBMITTER STATED CONTINENTAL SHOULD ISSUE A BULLETIN OR SERVICE LETTER ALERTING MECHANICS OF THIS PROBLEM.

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