SDR 98ZZZX4520

Service difficulty report · Starter Adapter · Cessna 210R

Difficulty date
April 16, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N962CC
Make and model
Cessna 210R
Aircraft serial
21064986
Engine
Cont IO520L
Part
Starter Adapter
Part number
643259A8
Condition
Worn
Location
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

THE ENGINE WOULD NOT CRANK OVER. INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE STARTER MOTOR WAS TURNING. INSPECTION OF THE STARTER ADAPTER, INTERNALLY, INDICATES EXCESSIVE CLEARANCES. REPLACEMENT OF THE UNIT RESOLVES PROBLEM. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS AND/OR IMPROPER ASSY PROCESS FROM THE FACTORY.

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