SDR 98ZZZX3021

Service difficulty report · Bolt · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
July 27, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N9RZ
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C0236
Engine
Cont GTSIO520L
Part
Bolt
Part number
537750
Condition
Broken
Location
Nr 3 Cyl Rocker
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

LEFT ENGINE DEVELOPED OIL LEAK IN-FLIGHT. RETURNED TO BASE WITH NO PROBLEMS. FOUND HOLE IN NR 3 CYLINDER VALVE COVER. REMOVED VALVE COVER AND FOUND BOTH ROCKER SHAFT RETAINING BOLTS BROKEN. TIME ON PARTS SINCE ASSEMBLY AFTER REPAIR, 96.6 HOURS.

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