# SDR CA000828009

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 6, 2000
- Submitted: January 19, 2001
- Operation: Air carrier
- Make and model: Cessna 172P
- Registry model: [Cessna 172P](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172p) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 2,155 hours
- Engine: Lyc O360A4M
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Shaft
- Part number: LW13796
- Condition: Loose
- Location: Idler Gear
- Part time: 2,196 hours
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA000828009

## Discrepancy

(CAN) IDLER GEAR SHAFT FOUND LOOSE IN ENGINE CASE  ALLOWING IDLER GEAR  TO CONTACT CASE CAUSING METAL CONTAMINATION.

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