SDR 99ZZZX1405

Service difficulty report · Piston · Amtr SEAWIND3000

Difficulty date
February 11, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N76SW
Make and model
Amtr SEAWIND3000
Aircraft serial
008
Engine
Lyc IO540*
Part
Piston
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 2 Cylinder
Part time
331 hours
Stage of operation
CL
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
B, A

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

What was found

DURING CLIMB, ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT MADE EMERGENCY LANDING. NR 2 PISTON HAD HOLE THROUGH SIDE IN RING LAND AREA. NOSE SEAL DISLODGED, ALL OIL LOST OVERBOARD. CRANKSHAFT BEARINGS OVERHEATED. BAD MAG DROP REPAIRED BY CLEANING PLUGS PRIOR TO FLIGHT.