SDR CA050614007

Service difficulty report · Engine · Robsin R44

Difficulty date: June 12, 2005
Submitted: July 11, 2005
Operation: General aviation
Make and model: Robsin R44
Aircraft time: 1,065 hours
Engine: Lyc O540F1B5
System (JASC): 8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)
Part: Engine
Condition: Making Metal
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

(CAN) WHILE CONDUCTING A 50 HR INSPECTION, THE OIL FILTER SHOWED EVIDENCE OF METAL CONTAMINATION. THERE HAVE BEEN NO COMPLAINTS FROM PILOTS IN REGARDS TO ENGINE OPERATION OR PARAMETERS. THE PARTICLES EVIDENT ARE ALUMINUM AND FEW METALLIC. THE ENGINE HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THE AIRCRAFT FOR OVERHAUL AND FURTHER INVESTIGATION. ONCE THAT REPORT HAS BEEN ISSUED WE WILL SUBMIT THE FURTHER FINDINGS.