# SDR AU010250

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 23, 2001
- Submitted: April 4, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Beech A65-8200
- Registry model: [Beech A65-8200](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-a65-8200) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc GSO480B1A6
- Propeller: Hartzl HCB3Z202
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Collet
- Part number: G4299
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Lt Engine
- Component: Lyc
- Stage of operation: DE
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: E
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU010250

## Discrepancy

(AUS) LT ENGINE NR 6 CYLINDER VALVE COLLETS FAILED. INLET VALVE DROPPED. METAL CONTAMINATION OF OIL SYSTEM. OTHER COLLETS INSPECTED HADSIGNS OF ABNORMAL WEAR. SUSPECT UNAPPROVED PARTS.

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