SDR 98ZZZX4454

Service difficulty report · Valve Guide · Cessna 182P

Difficulty date: December 15, 1997
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N952CC
Make and model: Cessna 182P
Aircraft serial: 18263638
Engine: Cont O470S
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Valve Guide
Part number: 653443
Condition: Worn
Location: Engine
Part time: 500 hours
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 A ROUTINE COMPRESSION CHECK, LEAKAGE WAS FOUND PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE ON THE NR 3 CYLINDER. THE REMOVED CYLINDER, EXHAUST VALVE AND GUIDE WERE FOUND WORN OUT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS AND/OR ASSEMBLY PROCESS FROM THE FACTORY.

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