What was found
(AUS) NO2 ENGINE FRONT SUMP PLUG CONTAMINATED WITH A SMALL PIECE OF FERROUS MATERIAL - INVESTIGATION FOUND PIECE OF METAL HAD CHIPPED OFF NO2 CYLINDER INLET VALVE TAPPET GUIDE
- Difficulty date
- June 24, 1997
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Lkheed C121C
- Engine
- Wright R3350*
- Propeller
- Hamstd 43E60
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Guide
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Nr 2 Cyl Int Vlv
- Component
- Wright
- 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.