SDR 98ZZZX4493

Service difficulty report · Lifters · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date
January 28, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N954CC
Make and model
Cessna 182Q
Aircraft serial
18265290
Engine
Cont O470U
Part
Lifters
Part number
649478
Condition
Pitted
Location
Engine
Part time
875 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, THE NR 2 CYLINDER EXHAUST VALVE WAS FOUND LEAKING. AFTER THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED, ALL CAM LIFTERS FOUND PITTED AND THE NR 5 CYLINDER INTAKE CAM LOBE FOUND SCOURED. THE ENGINE REMOVED FROM SERVICE. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS AND/OR ASSEMBLY PROCESS FROM THE FACTORY.

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