# SDR CA000516021

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 8, 2000
- Submitted: June 23, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 152
- Registry model: [Cessna 152](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-152) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 8,250 hours
- Engine: Lyc O235L2C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Pushrod
- Part number: 7380685
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: At 1 Ball End
- Stage of operation: TO
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: C
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000516021

## Discrepancy

(CAN) STEEL ENDS OF PUSH RODS DAMAGING ALUMINUM TUBES.  LYCOMING SB 453 ADDRESSES ISSUE.  LYCOMING HAS SINCE SWITCHED TO ALL STEEL PUSH RODS.

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