SDR 98ZZZX1597

Service difficulty report · Cylinders · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
April 14, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N714TG
Make and model
Cessna 152
Aircraft serial
15279415
Engine
Lyc O235L2C
Part
Cylinders
Part number
SLC10311
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
Part time
1,578 hours
Stage of operation
IN
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

WHILE INVESTIGATING AN OIL LEAK, STAINS WERE NOTED ON THE LOWER SIDE OF THE ENGINE CYLINDERS. THE 4 EACH CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR FURTHER INVESTIGATION AND CRACKS WERE NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1.25 INCHES DOWN FROM THE BARREL TO END. THE CRACKS WERE ON THE UPPER SURFACE (PUSH ROD SIDE). THE CYLINDERS WERE RETURNED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.

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