# SDR CA040429005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 7, 2004
- Submitted: June 4, 2004
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 172M
- Registry model: [Cessna 172M](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-172m) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft time: 4,825 hours
- Engine: Lyc O320E2D
- System (JASC): [8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8550)
- Part: Filter Adapter
- Part number: 75528
- Condition: Malfunctioned
- Location: Engine Oil
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: C
- Nature of condition: M, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/CA040429005

## Discrepancy

(CAN) IN CRUISE THE OIL TEMPERATURE CLIMB INTO THE RED ZONE. THE THERMOSTATIC VALVE WAS REPLACED AND A TEST FLIGHT WAS CARRIED OUT WITH THE ENGINE STILL OVERHEATING. WE REPLACED THE OIL FILTER ADAPTER P/N 75528 AND THE OIL SCREEN HOUSING P/N 69510 AND EVERYTHING RETURNED TO NORMAL.

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