SDR 98ZZZX4768

Service difficulty report · Dipstick · Bbavia 8KCAB

Difficulty date
November 20, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N118AC
Make and model
Bbavia 8KCAB
Aircraft serial
67292
Engine
Lyc AEIO360H1A
Part
Dipstick
Condition
Loose
Location
Engine
Part time
544 hours
Stage of operation
AB
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
O

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

DIPSTICK VIBRATED LOOSE DURING SUSTAINED INVERTED FLIGHT AND 4 QUARTS OF OIL WERE LOST. ENGINE HAD OPERATED NORMALLY FOR 30 MINUTES OF AEROBATIC FLIGHT AND 30 MINUTES OF NORMAL FLIGHT BEFORE LOOSENING. ENGINE MANUFACTURER AND AIRCRAFT BUILDER DO NOT PROVIDE INFORMATION AS TO PROPER TIGHTENING OF THIS PORT IN OPERATOR'S MANUELS.