SDR 99ZZZX4634

Service difficulty report · Engine · Cessna 172R

Difficulty date: December 13, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Filed by: BF8R032O
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Inc
Aircraft: N416ER
Make and model: Cessna 172R
Aircraft serial: 17280281
Engine: Lyc IO360L2A
System (JASC): 8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)
Part: Engine
Condition: Malfunctioned
Location: Forward
Part time: 1,892 hours
Stage of operation: AP
Nature of condition: R
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

WHILE IN CLOSED TRAFFIC 7R AFTER COMPLETING TURN TO CROSSWIND, APPROXIMATELY 600 FEET AGL, THE ENGINE SPUTTERED AND PARTIALLY LOST POWER. THERE WAS A 300 RPM DROP FOR ABOUT 3 SECONDS. AFTER 3 SECONDS, POWER RETURNED TO NORMAL. NO EMERGENCY WAS DECLARED, AND LANDING WAS AS PLANNED AND UNEVENTFUL.

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