SDR 98ZZZX4468

Service difficulty report · Intake Valve · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date
September 27, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N954CC
Make and model
Cessna 182Q
Aircraft serial
18265290
Engine
Cont O470U
Part
Intake Valve
Part number
646283
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Engine
Part time
100 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
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, THE INTAKE VALVE WAS FOUND LEAKING ON THE NR 4 CYLINDER. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND THE INTAKE VALVE AND SEAT WERE REGROUND TO FIT EACH OTHER. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS IMPROPER ASSEMBLY PROCESS AT THE FACTORY.

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