SDR 99ZZZX592

Service difficulty report · Magneto · Mooney M20J

Difficulty date
November 24, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N201QG
Make and model
Mooney M20J
Aircraft serial
240340
Engine
Lyc IO360A3B6
Part
Magneto
Part number
D4LN2021
Condition
Worn
Location
Engine
Part time
421 hours
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

THE AIRCRAFT WAS FORCED TO MAKE AN OFF-AIRPORT GEAR UP LANDING IN A FIELD DUE TO A LOSS OF ENGINE POWER. SUBSEQUENT INVESTIGATION REVEALED THE ENGINE MAGNETO HAD EXCESSIVE WEAR ON THE CAM. THIS CAUSED IMPROPER POINT GAP CAUSING MAGNETO TO MALFUNCTION AND CREATE THE LOSS OF ENGINE POWER.

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