SDR 99ZZZX1192

Service difficulty report · Separator Filter · Cessna 414A

Difficulty date
January 3, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N414RM
Make and model
Cessna 414A
Aircraft serial
414A0306
Engine
Cont TSIO520NB
Part
Separator Filter
Part number
20195707
Condition
Mismanufacured
Location
Engine Oil
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

FOUND 3 OUT OF 4 NEW FILTERS SENT FROM CESSNA (NEW FILTERS) WITH AT LEAST ONE LOOSE RIVET. RIVETS FOUND BAD ARE NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY AND COULD POSSIBLY ENTER ENGINE AND CAUSE MAJOR DAMAGE, BETTER QUALITY CONTROL COULD REMEDY THIS PROBLEM WHICH IS QUITE SERIOUS.

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