SDR 98ZZZX3189

Service difficulty report · Rocker Cover · Cessna 340A

Difficulty date
August 2, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N118RM
Make and model
Cessna 340A
Aircraft serial
340A0290
Engine
Cont TSIO520NB
Part
Rocker Cover
Condition
Damaged
Location
Lt Engine
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

LEFT ENGINE TORQUING OVER AND CONTACTING COWLING WITH NR 6 ROCKER COVER. THIS ACTION HAS WORN HOLES IN TWO ROCKER COVERS AND IS WEARING ON THE THIRD ONE. THE HEAT FROM THE EXHAUST IS CAUSING DAMAGE TO COWLING. THIS ACFT MODIFIED AT RAM IN WACO, TX TO 335 HP UNDER RAM STC SE4327SW. TIME SINCE STC: 166.6 HOURS.

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