# SDR 98ZZZX4564

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 12, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N503MA](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N503MA), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 17266089
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: LW14995
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Nr 3 Cylinder
- Part time: 1,321 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX4564

## Discrepancy

WHILE TROUBLESHOOTING AN OIL LEAK, FOUND NR 3 CYLINDER PUSH ROD HOUSING RETAINER SPRING BROKEN.

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