Service difficulty report · Points · Cessna 172N

Difficulty date
September 26, 2003
Submitted
November 3, 2003
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 172N
Aircraft time
7,570 hours
Engine
Lyc O320H2AD
Propeller
Mcauly 1C160CTM
Part
Points
Part number
ES10384585
Condition
Worn
Location
Magneto
Component
Magneto · Bendix · 04RN3000
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
9
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) AT ROUTINE INSPECTION, THE MAGNETO TO ENGINE TIMING WAS FOUND TO BE CONSIDERABLY OFF (ABOUT 5 DEG OFF). THE MAGNETO WAS REMOVED AND FOUND THAT THE E-GAP AND POINT OPENING WERE WAY OFF. THE POINTS ONLY HAD 100 HOURS ON THEM AND THE PLASTIC/NYLON FOOT WAS WEARING SO THAT THE POINT GAP WAS GETTING SMALLER AND SMALLER. ( HAD A C172 DO A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING IN MAY 03 DUE TO ENGINE PROBLEM WHICH TURNED OUT TO BE MAGNETO POINTS NOT OPENING AT ALL.)

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