# SDR 99ZZZX1560

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 15, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N45277](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N45277), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 177RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 177RG1100
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1B
- System (JASC): [7414 · Magneto/Distributor](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7414)
- Part: Gasket
- Condition: Wrong Part
- Location: Magneto
- Component: Bendix, D2000
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX1560

## Discrepancy

DURING 100-HOUR ANNUAL INSPECTION, MAGNETO TYPE BENDIX D2000 SERIES REMOVED FOR CONTACT BREAKER REPLACEMENT AND INTERNAL TIMING CHECK.  MAGNETO REFITTING WITH LYCOMING GASKET P/N 62224 INSTEAD OF LW-12681.  THE MAGNETO BECAME LOOSE AND BACKED OFF FROM THE ENGINE DRIVE.  THE ENGINE STOPPED IN-FLIGHT AND THE AIRCRAFT WAS FORCED TO LAND ON A NEARBY AIRFIELD.  THERE WAS NO DAMAGE OR INJURY SUSTAINED TO AIRCRAFT OR PERSONNEL.

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