SDR 99ZZZX4680

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Cessna 182P

Difficulty date: December 7, 1999
Submitted: March 26, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N953CC
Make and model: Cessna 182P
Aircraft serial: 18264109
Engine: Cont O470U
System (JASC): 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
Part: Cylinder
Part number: 654960A1
Condition: Worn
Location: Nr 3
Part time: 472 hours
Stage of operation: IN
Nature of condition: K
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING A ROUTINE COMPRESSION CHECK, THE NR 3 CYLINDER WAS FOUND LEAKING EXCESSIVELY PAST THE INTAKE VALVE. THE EXHAUST VALVE AND PISTON RINGS WERE REMOVED. CYLINDER WAS FOUND TO HAVE A DEFORMED INTAKE VALVE FACE, A WORN OUT EXHAUST VALVE, AND GUIDE AND NO CHOKE LEFT IN THE CYLINDER.

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