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all cylinders. The spark plug electrodes exhibited normal wear and were
dark gray to black in color. A trace amount of liquid consistent in color and
odor with 100LL aviation fuel was found within the flow divider and fuel
servo inlet screen, with no significant debris or other contamination noted.
The oil inlet screen and fuel filter element were absent of metallic debris,
with no other significant contamination noted.
A handheld GPS receiver, an instrument panel-mounted engine analyzer,
an engine-driven vacuum pump, as well as the heading and attitude
indicators were retained by NTSB for further examination.
The weather conditions reported at ORF at 0420 included winds from 230
degrees magnetic at 20 knots, gusting to 27 knots, 2 1/2 statute miles
visibility in mist, an overcast ceiling at 200 feet, a temperature of 8 degrees
C, a dew point of 7 degrees C, and an altimeter setting of 29.92 inches of
mercury.