SDR AU970559

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Cessna 182M

Difficulty date
May 22, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 182M
Engine
Cont O470R
Propeller
Mcauly 2A34C203
Part
Crankcase
Part number
838092R
Condition
Out Of Limits
Location
Engine
Component
Cont
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 CRANKCASE OUT OF LIMITS - FOUND DURING BULK STRIP DUE TO METAL CONTAMINATION - OTHER DEFECTS FOUND INCLUDED:-1. CAMSHAFT LOBE CASE HARDENING WORN AND LOBE CRACKED 2. THREE CYLINDERS UNSERVICEABLE WITH ONE CYLINDER WORN THROUGH THE HARD CHROME3. INCORRECT PISTON RINGS WERE FITTED PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR

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