Service difficulty report · Engine

Difficulty date
September 22, 2011
Submitted
January 23, 2013
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Lyc TIO540A2C
Part
Engine
Condition
Failed
Stage of operation
NR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
Y, J
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

(CAN) THE ENGINE SUDDENTLY STOP DURING ENGINE GROUND RUN AT HIGH POWER. AFTER INVESTIGATION FOUND THE ENGINE VERY STIFF TO TURN BY HAND. VISUAL INSPECTION OF ENGINE & OIL FILTER CARRIED OUT NO DEFECT FOUND. ENGINE WILL BE REMOVED AND SEND TO O/H SHOP FOR INVESTIGATION/REPAIR.