SDR 20001206SH031

Service difficulty report · Connecting Rod · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date: November 16, 2000
Submitted: December 6, 2000
Operation: General aviation
Aircraft: N410AJ
Make and model: Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial: 421C1093
Engine: Cont GTSIO520H
System (JASC): 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
Part: Connecting Rod
Condition: Failed
Location: Nr 5 Cylinder
Stage of operation: CL
How discovered: O
Nature of condition: K, J
Precautionary procedure: O

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT WAS CLIMBING AFTER TAKEOFF, LOUD NOISE HEARD BY PILOT, OIL PRESSURE STARTED TO DROP, ENGINE FEATHERED. AIRCRAFT LANDED WITHOUT INCIDENT. FOUND NR 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD FAILED, KNOCKED HOLE IN UPPER CRANKCASE. ENGINE TOTAL TIME 2,768.7 HOURS, 1,215.7 HOURS SMOH. (X)

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