What was found
(AUS) CRANKCASE OIL GALLERY PLUG FELL OUT OF THE SUCTION SIDE OF THE OIL PUMP ALLOWING AIR INTO THE SUCTION LINE. SUSPECT PLUG INCORRECTLY FITTED DURING OVERHAUL.
- Difficulty date
- October 3, 1999
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Cessna 210L
- Engine
- Cont IO520F
- Propeller
- Mcauly D3A32C88
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Plug
- Part number
- 6295183H
- Condition
- Missing
- Location
- Crankcase
- Stage of operation
- TO
- Nature of condition
- E, K
- Precautionary procedure
- C
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.