Robinson R22 – Chafed Oil Return Line

Found right aft side of engine and exhaust all the way down to the air box coated in oil. Maintenance found a chafed oil return line from the aft right cylinder. It was chafing into the edge of the engine sheet metal.

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Maintenance Notes

Outcome: Grounded

These notes reflect reported observations at the time of submission and are provided for educational purposes only. They are not a determination of airworthiness and do not constitute maintenance or regulatory advice.

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