SDR 99ZZZX2287

Service difficulty report · Pug · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
May 21, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6490L
Make and model
Cessna 152
Aircraft serial
15284417
Engine
Lyc O235N2C
Part
Pug
Part number
LW11625
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 1 Cylinder
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

FOUND METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL FILTER IN EXCESS OF LIMITS CONTAINED IN LYC ST 1492B. FOUND FORWARD PISTON PIN PLUG IN NR 1 CYLINDER EXCESSIVELY WORN DUE TO PISTON RING WEAR STEP SHAVING THE PLUG ON EACH STROKE. FOUND GALLING ON UPWARD FACING PISTON SKIRT. FOUND PISTON RING NEAR STOP TO BE GREATER ON FORWARD FACING SIDE OF CYLINDER GIVING THE APPEARANCE THE PISTON IS NOT RUNNING TRUE IN THE CYLINDER.

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