# SDR 98ZZZX2183

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 26, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N51302
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17264234
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connect Rod
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Cylinders 3,4
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX2183

## Discrepancy

ENGINE EXPERIENCED HIGH OIL TEMPERATURE 60 HOURS AFTER INSTALLING FACTORY OVERHAULED ENGINE.  THERE WAS NOISE WHEN TURNING THE PROPELLER AFTER ENGINE SHUT DOWN.  FACTORY SERVICE REP PULLED NR 3 AND NR 4 CYLINDERS AND FOUND THAT NR 3 AND NR 4 CONNECTING RODS HAD EXCESSIVE SIDE CLEARANCE.  ROD WAS RUBBING AGAINST CRANKSHAFT JOURNAL.

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