What was found
(CAN) ON 100-HOUR INSPECTION, THE INBOARD EXHAUST RETAINER SPRING BETWEEN NR 3 CYLINDER EXHAUST STACK AND THE MUFFLER HAD WORN 3 DEEP GROOVES IN THE SOLID COOLANT RETURN PIPE THAT IS ROUTED BESIDE IT. AIRCRAFT MANUFACTURER INFORMED.
- Difficulty date
- September 15, 1998
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Rotax ROTAX912
- System (JASC)
- 8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)
- Part
- Radiator Pipe
- Part number
- 2072000002
- Condition
- Worn
- Location
- Engine Cooling
- Part time
- 1,341 hours
- Stage of operation
- IN
- Nature of condition
- O
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.