What was found
THE PUSHROD SHROUD TUBE SPRING RETAINER LOCATED UNDER THE VALVE COVER BROKE, AFTER ABOUT 8 HOURS OF SERVICE, ALLOWING THE SHROUD TUBE TO MOVE AND CREATE EXCESSIVE OIL LEAKAGE.
- Difficulty date
- November 4, 1997
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Lyc O360A1D
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Shroud Spring
- Part number
- LW14995
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Pushrod Tube
- Stage of operation
- IN
- Nature of condition
- K
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.