SDR 98ZZZX640

Service difficulty report · Piston Ring

Difficulty date
January 21, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
VA1R551K
RAM Aircraft, Limited Partnership
Engine
Cont TSIO520NB
Part
Piston Ring
Part number
252501FCC
Condition
Mismarked
Location
Engine Cylinder
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

ENGINE COMPONENTS INC., PISTON RING FOR TSIO-520 SERIES WITH CHROME CYLINDERS. RING P/N 252501F-CC, THE PART NUMBER IS STAMPED ON BOTTOM OF RING INSTEAD OF TOP OF RING. IF INSTALLED AS MARKED, IT WILL NOT FIT IN THE PISTON RING LAND - TOP RING LAND POSITION.