SDR 99ZZZX1452

Service difficulty report · Cylinder

Difficulty date
March 22, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc O235N2C
Part
Cylinder
Part number
05K21123
Condition
Mismanufactured
Location
Engine
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

VISUAL INSPECTION OF FACTORY NEW CYLINDER KIT P/N 05K21123 PRIOR TO INSTALLATION, REVEALED THE WRONG PART NUMBER OUTER EXHAUST VALVE SPRING SEAT WAS INSTALLED. THE PROPER PART NUMBER FOR THIS PART IS LW-10077. THE NEW CYLINDER WAS RECEIVED FROM A FACTORY DISTRIBUTOR WITH A P/N LW-16475 SEAT INSTALLED. THE LW-16475 SEAT DID NOT ALLOW THE VALVE KEGS (OR KEEPERS) TO PROPERLY SEAT ON THE VALVE STEM. IF INSTALLED, THE KEEPERS WOULD LIKELY FAIL AND ALLOW THE EXHAUST VALVE TO ENTER THE CYLINDER WHICH COULD LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE.