SDR 99ZZZX3740

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date: July 6, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N1938Q
Make and model: Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial: 177RG0337
Engine: Lyc IO360A1B6
System (JASC): 8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
Part: Engine
Condition: Leaking
Location: Oil System
Stage of operation: NR
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

APPROXIMATELY ONE HOUR OPERATION AFTER COMING OUT OF MAINTENANCE WHICH INCLUDED OIL AND OIL FILTER CHANGE AND REINSTALLING AN OVERHAULED PROP AND PROP GOVERNOR, THE ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED, ENGINE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED, ENGINE OIL EXITED, AND THE ENGINE SEIZED. CAUSE UNKNOWN.

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