SDR 98ZZZX3614

Service difficulty report · Fitting · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
September 14, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N749CA
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C1239
Part
Fitting
Part number
4810649001
Condition
Stripped
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

PILOT REPORTED LEFT ENGINE OIL LEAK. FURTHER INSPECTION REVEALED THE WASTEGATE OIL INLET LINE WAS LOOSE AT THE WASTEGATE OIL INLET BOSS. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE THREADS OF THE BOSS HAD FAILED. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED MORE DETAILED INSPECTION OF WASTEGATE OIL LINES AND FITTINGS AT PERIODIC AND ROUTINE INSPECTIONS.

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