Service difficulty report · Rocker Shaft · Cessna 150L

Difficulty date
May 17, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 150L
Engine
Cont O200A
Part
Rocker Shaft
Condition
Broken Boss
Location
Nr 4 Cyl
Component
Cont · 641917
Stage of operation
TO
Nature of condition
E
Precautionary procedure
C, D

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

What was found

(CAN)ON TAKEOFF, AT FULL POWER, ABORTED DUE TO SEVERE ENGINE VIBRATION. #4 CYLINDER VALVE ROCKER SHAFT BOSSES BROKEN ACROSS BOTH VALVES.

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