# SDR AU970559

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 22, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182M
- Registry model: [Cessna 182M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470R
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C203
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 838092R
- Condition: Out Of Limits
- Location: Engine
- Component: Cont
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970559

## Discrepancy

(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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