Service difficulty report · Lifter · Cessna A185E

Difficulty date
May 31, 2000
Submitted
September 12, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N694BK
Make and model
Cessna A185E
Aircraft serial
1851582
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Lifter
Part number
72877
Condition
Failed
Location
Nr 2 Exh Lifter
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
V
Nature of condition
Y
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

THE FAILURE OCCURRED IN-FLIGHT RESULTING IN A FORCED LANDING. POSSIBLE CAUSE FROM FRACTURE OF LIFTER BODY. (X)

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