SDR HN8R200700001

Service difficulty report · Screen · Gippld GA8

Difficulty date: December 23, 2006
Submitted: January 3, 2007
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N576GA
Make and model: Gippld GA8
Aircraft serial: GA805076
Aircraft time: 219 hours
Engine: Lyc IO540K1A5
Engine time: 219 hours
System (JASC): 8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
Part: Screen
Condition: Contaminated
Location: Engine Oil Sump
Part time: 219 hours
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: J
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

FOUND 2 PIECES OF METAL IN THE OIL SUMP SUCTION SCREEN DURING ANNUAL INSPECTION. ONE PIECE LOOKS LIKE A DRILLED OUT HELI COIL .5 INCH LONG X .25 WIDE AND THE OTHER LOOKS LIKE A PIECE OF CASTING .2 LONG X .125 WIDE. THE ENGINE WILL BE REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR TEARDOWN AND INSPECTION.