# SDR 98ZZZX3452

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 27, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N89927
- Make and model: Cessna 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 15282918
- Engine: Lyc O235L2C
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Push Rod
- Part number: 73806
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine
- 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/98ZZZX3452

## Discrepancy

DURING 100-HOUR INSPECTION NOTED DURING COMPRESSION TEST THAT NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS WERE LEAKING BY EXHAUST VALVES.  WHEN CYLINDERS WERE REMOVED FOR REPAIR, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER INTAKE PUSH ROD WAS DAMAGED.  CAP PORTION AT ROCKER ARM END PULLED OUT OF ROD AS IT WAS BEING REMOVED.  UPON MEASURING OLD PUSH ROD P/N 73806 AGAINST NEW, IT WAS FOUND TO BE .1250 INCH SHORTER.  ENGINE HAS 1,363.27 HOURS SMOH AND A TOTAL TIME OF 3,806.27 HOURS.

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