SDR 99ZZZX3493

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 172R

Difficulty date
August 16, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N427ER
Make and model
Cessna 172R
Aircraft serial
17280606
Engine
Lyc IO360L2A
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Location
Forward
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

THE PILOT WAS A SOLO STUDENT PRACTICING GROUND REFERENCE MANEUVERS. THERE WAS A MOMENTARY POWER LOSS ABOUT 1-2 SECONDS. THE PILOT ELECTED TO MAKE A PRECAUTONARY LANDING AT WHICH TIME THE ENGINE HAD ANOTHER MOMENTARY POWER INTERRUPTION. THE AIRCRAFT IS GROUNDED PENDING FURTHER INVESTIGATION.

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