SDR 98ZZZX3442

Service difficulty report · Bearing · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
August 10, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N411MZ
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C1002
Engine
Cont GTSIO520N
Part
Bearing
Part number
10353060
Condition
Worn
Location
Mag Cam
Component
Bendix
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 ROUTINE INSPECTION OF THE AIRCRAFT, MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIME CHECK REVEALED 15 DEGREE DISCREPANCY. FURTHER INSPECTION FOUND MAGNETO CAMSHAFT LOOSE IN THE HOUSING. SUBMITTER STATES EXTREME WEAR OF CAM BEARING DUE TO INADEQUATE LUBRICATION OF BEARING DURING OVERHAUL BUILD-UP AT ELECTROSYSTEMS. COMPONENT P/N 1200S103492204

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