What was found
(CAN) ENGINE FAILED TO DEVELOP FULL POWER ON TAKEOFF. INSPECTION FOUND THE VALVES AND LIFTERS STICKING. THE HEAD ASSEMBLY AND ALL THE LIFTERS WERE REPLACED.
- Difficulty date
- June 3, 1997
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Rotax ROTAX912
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Valve Lifters
- Condition
- Sticking
- Location
- Head Assy
- Stage of operation
- TO
- Nature of condition
- R
- Precautionary procedure
- C, D
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.