SDR 99ZZZX635

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Cessna 152

Difficulty date
November 19, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N4905H
Make and model
Cessna 152
Aircraft serial
15284013
Engine
Lyc O235L2C
Part
Crankcase
Part number
LW1328Z
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
Part time
3,233 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 50 HOUR INSPECTION, AN APPARENT OIL LEAK WAS FOUND ON THE TOP LEFT OF ENGINE CASE. PERFORMED DYE PENETRANT TEST. FOUND CRACK IN CASE ABOVE NR 2 CYLINDER ALONG THE EXHAUST LIFTER BOSS. CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 4 INCHES LONG. NO APPARENT REASON FOR DEFECT.

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