SDR 99ZZZX3817

Service difficulty report · Sleeve · Cessna 172K

Difficulty date
September 13, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N78676
Make and model
Cessna 172K
Aircraft serial
17257715
Engine
Lyc O320D2G
Part
Sleeve
Condition
Broken
Location
Oil Relief Valve
Part time
2,059 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

REMOVED SUCTION SCREEN DURING OIL CHANGE AND FOUND TWO CHUNKS OF ALUMINUM TRAPPED BY SCREEN. INVESTIGATION FOUND THE PIECES HAD BROKEN OFF THE OIL RELIEF VALVE SLEEVE. REASON FOR FAILURE NOT DETERMINED. THERE IS NOT MUCH STRESS ON THIS PART.

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