# SDR AU000588

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 11, 2000
- Submitted: August 4, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172
- Registry model: [Cessna 172](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O300A
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Making Metal
- Location: Engine
- Component: Engine, Cont
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU000588

## Discrepancy

(AUS) DURING CRUISE, A DROP IN INDICATED OIL PRESSURE AND A RISE IN OIL TEMPERATURE WAS OBSERVED.  A POST INSPECTION FOUND THE OIL FILTER CLOGGED WITH ALUMINIUM AND WHITE BEARING METAL CONTAMINATION.

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