What was found
(CAN) NON FERROUS METAL IN THE MAIN AND SUCTION OIL SCREENS. ZERO COMPRESSION ON #4 CYLINDER, SUSPECT A JAMMED VALVE. #4 CYLINDER REMOVED AND SENT FOR REPAIR.
- Difficulty date
- January 16, 1996
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Cessna 172L
- Engine
- Lyc O320E2D
- Propeller
- Mcauly 1C160CTM
- System (JASC)
- 8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section
- Part
- Valve
- Condition
- Jammed
- Location
- #4 Cylinder
- Part time
- 3,189 hours
- Stage of operation
- CR
- Nature of condition
- J
- Precautionary procedure
- A
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.