# SDR CA021009027

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 9, 2002
- Submitted: October 28, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 207A
- Registry model: [Cessna 207A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-207a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Drain Line
- Part number: HD4C2
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: TX
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: D
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA021009027

## Discrepancy

(CAN) OIL DRAIN PLUG FROM ENGINE O-RING WEARS OUT.  METAL RUBBED AGAINST METAL UNTIL COLLAR WEARS OFF. THEN CENTER PIECE FELL OUT LEAVING A 1/2 INCH HOLE FOR THE OIL TO DRAIN. (IN FLIGHT). THIS DRAIN VARIES FROM ENGINE TO ENGINE TYPE.

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