Cessna 172 – FOD Found in Engine Area

Cessna 172 - FOD Found in Engine Area

During preflight found spool of safety wire sitting on the top of the cylinders, pilot side. I looked at maintenance log and the plane had been out of maintenance for ~30 hours of flight.

Additional Photos

Cessna 172 - FOD Found in Engine Area - after removal

Maintenance Notes

Outcome: Maintenance Performed

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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