SDR 99ZZZX2722

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Cessna 210R

Difficulty date
May 20, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N962CC
Make and model
Cessna 210R
Aircraft serial
21064986
Engine
Cont IO520L
Part
Cylinder
Part number
654651A5
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
949 hours
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

DURING A ROUTINE 50-HOUR OIL CHANGE COMPRESSION CHECK, EXCESSIVE LEAKAGE WAS FOUND LEAKING PAST THE INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVE ON THE NR 1 CYLINDER. THE CYLINDER WAS REMOVED AND FOUND TO HAVE A WORN OUT EXHAUST VALVE AND GUIDE. IT ALSO HAD A BROKEN OUTER SPRING ON THE INTAKE VALVE AND NO CHOKE LEFT IN THE CYLINDER. POSSIBLE CAUSE; DEFECTIVE PARTS AND ASSY PROCECURES USED DURING REMANUFACTURING PROCESS.

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