SDR AU981657

Service difficulty report · Oil Cooler · Robsin R22BETA

Difficulty date
December 27, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Robsin R22BETA
Engine
Lyc O320B2C
Part
Oil Cooler
Part number
20008A
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
CR
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) DURING CRUISE, THE ENGINE LOW OIL PRESSURE LIGHT BEGAN TO FLICKER AND OIL PRESSURE DROPPED. GROUND INSPECTION FOUND THAT THE ENGINE HAD ONLY 2.75 LITERS OF OIL LEFT. FURTHER INVESTIGATION FOUND A SMALL HAIRLINE CRACK APPROXIMATELY 2.54 CM (1.0 INCHES LONG IN ONE OF THE OIL COOLER PN 20008A (A649-2) FINS CLOSEST TO THE INLET AND OUTLET FITTINGS ON THE OUTBOARD SIDE.