What was found
(AUS) NR 1 CYLINDER PISTON SEIZED. SIGNS OF IMPENDING SEIZURE ON THE OTHER CYLINDERS. INVESTIGATION FOUND INSUFFICIENT CLEARANCE ON NEWLY FITTED OIL CONTROL RINGS.
- Difficulty date
- July 15, 1998
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Dhavxx DH82AROBRTSN
- Engine
- Dhavxx GIPSYMAJOR1
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Piston Ring
- Part number
- VETL0218
- Condition
- Seized
- Location
- Engine
- 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.