SDR AU970084

Service difficulty report · Cylinder · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date
February 3, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 182Q
Engine
Cont O470U
Propeller
Mcauly C2A34C204
Part
Cylinder
Part number
646267CA4
Condition
Worn
Location
Recip Eng
Component
Cont · O470U
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

(AUS) ENGINE CYLINDER BORES EXCESSIVELY WORN IN TOP AND BOTTOM AREAS OF THE CYLINDER. PISTON RING CAUGHT IN WORN GROOVE CAUSING IT TO BREAK. ENGINE HAS CHROMED CYLINDERS INSTALLED AND IT IS SUSPECTED THAT THE ENGINE WAS OPERATING WITHOUT ADEQUATE LUBRICATION.

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