SDR P9KA2017032801

Service difficulty report · Oil Cooler · Cessna U206G

Difficulty date: March 22, 2017
Submitted: March 28, 2017
Operation: Air carrier
Aircraft: N749KP
Make and model: Cessna U206G
Aircraft serial: U20605554
Aircraft time: 12,587 hours
Engine: Cont IO550N
Engine time: 576 hours
System (JASC): 8550 · Reciprocating Engine Oil System
Part: Oil Cooler
Part number: 654585
Part serial: B1613012170
Condition: Cracked
Location: Engine
Part time: 576 hours
Stage of operation: IN
How discovered: V
Nature of condition: O
Precautionary procedure: K

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

What was found

DURING A ROUTINE 100 HOUR INSPECTION, THE OIL COOLER FORWARD DIAGONAL SUPPORT BAR WAS FOUND BROKEN IN TWO, WITH THE LOWER HALF LYING ON THE ENGINE BAFFLING. UPON REMOVAL OF THE COOLER, 2 OTHER CRACKS WERE FOUND NEAR THE MOUNTING BOLT HOLES. THE COOLER WAS REPLACED WITH NEW.

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