SDR 99ZZZX3173

Service difficulty report · Line · 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
Line
Condition
Chafed
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 REMOVAL OF THE NR 2 CYLINDER, MECHANIC NOTED B-NUT ON THE NR 2 CYLINDER FUEL LINE LOCATED AT THE T-FITTING WAS WORN. THE B-NUT HAD BEEN CHAFING AGAINST THE STARTER MOTOR CABLE AND HAD WORN THE FUEL LINE NUT TO AN UNSERVICEABLE CONDITION. REPLACED B-NUT AND REPOSITIONED LINE.

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