SDR 99ZZZX3172

Service difficulty report · Valve · Cessna 172M

Difficulty date
August 18, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N12129
Make and model
Cessna 172M
Aircraft serial
17261827
Engine
Lyc O320E2D
Part
Valve
Condition
Corroded
Location
Nr 2 Cylinder
Part time
5,174 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 COMPRESSION CHECK, CYLINDER AIR PRESSURE ABOVE 6 PSI COULD NOT BE MAINTAINED IN NR 2 CYLINDER. AIR WAS FELT ESCAPING FROM THE INDUCTION AIRBOX. MECHANIC TAPPED ON INTAKE VALVE WITH A DRIFT. SUBSEQUENT COMPRESSION CHECKS FAILED AS WELL. CYLINDER REMOVED. FOUND EXHAUST VALVE CORRODED AND PITTED BEYOND LIMITS. INTAKE AND EXHAUST VALVES WERE RE-SEATED AND CYLINDER BENCH CHECKED.

More about the Cessna 172M