SDR 99ZZZX338

Service difficulty report · Valve Guide · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date
December 21, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N954CC
Make and model
Cessna 182Q
Aircraft serial
18265290
Engine
Cont O470U
Part
Valve Guide
Part number
643767
Condition
Worn
Location
Nr 4 Cylinder
Part time
478 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 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE NR 4 CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE LEAKAGE PAST THE EXHAUST VALVE. FURTHER INVESTIGATION REVEALED A WORN OUT EXHAUST VALVE GUIDE. REPLACING THE GUIDE AND RE-FACING THE EXHAUST VALVE RESOLVED THE PROBLEM. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS OR ASSEMBLY PROCESS FROM THE FACTORY.

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