SDR 99ZZZX2383

Service difficulty report · Push Rod

Difficulty date
May 23, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Filed by
VI4R597M
Zephyr Aircraft Engines Inc
Engine
Lyc O320B2C
Part
Push Rod
Part number
15F1995713
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
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

PUSH ROD BELOW BALL END SHOW SIGNS OF RUBBING AGAINST THE INSIDE RIDGE OF THE ROCKER ARM WHERE BALL AND SOCKET MEET. IT APPEARS THE ROCKER ARM WAS NOT MACHINED OUT FOR CLEARANCE FOR WHEN THE ROCKER ARM IS PIVOTED TO ITS MAX OPENING WHICH WOULD LEAD TO THE PUSH ROD RIDING ON THE INSIDE EDGE OF THE ROCKER ARM SOCKET. ALL EIGHT PUSH RODS SHOW SIGNS OF THIS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDED THAT LATE MODEL ENGINES WITH 17F19353 ROCKER ARMS BE REMOVED FOR INSPECTION IN SOCKET END CLEARANCE FOR THE PUSH RODS.