SDR 99ZZZX4070

Service difficulty report · Lifter · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
August 2, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6473D
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft serial
17272822
Engine
Lyc O320H2AD
Part
Lifter
Part number
LW16812
Condition
Damaged
Location
Nr 2 Cylinder
Part time
118 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 REPAIR OF CYLINDER NR 2, FOUND HYDRAULIC LIFTER OF INLET VALVE CYLINDERS NR 2 AND 1 DAMAGED. SPALLING OF SURFACE RUNNING ON THE CAMSHAFT. CAMSHAFT COVER INLET VALVE CYLINDERS NR 2 AND 1 HAD MATERIAL DAMAGED. ENGINE TSO 118 HOURS.

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