SDR 98ZZZX224

Service difficulty report · Rocker Boss · Cessna 175

Difficulty date
October 3, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7115M
Make and model
Cessna 175
Aircraft serial
55415
Engine
Cont GO300A
Part
Rocker Boss
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 4 Cylinder
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

DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION, NR 4 CYLINDER COMP AT 50/80 WITH AIR NOISE IN EXHAUST STACK. ON REMOVAL OF ROCKER BOX COVER, THE TOP HALF OF THE LEFT BOSS CAME OUT WITH THE COVER. TEN HOURS PREVIOUSLY, THE COVER HAD BEEN REMOVED AND PUSH ROD TUBES HAD BEEN RESEALED. SUBMITTER STATED THE BOSS MAY HAVE BEEN CRACKED WHEN THE ROCKER ARM SHAFT WAS REMOVED OR INSTALLED.

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