# SDR 20001214SH011

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 2000
- Submitted: December 14, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: N958Q
- Make and model: Beech 95-C55
- Registry model: [Beech 95-C55](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-95-c55) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TE240
- Engine: Cont IO520C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 643200
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: R
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/20001214SH011

## Discrepancy

CRANKCASE FAILED AROUND NR 6 CYLINDER CAUSING CYLINDER TO DEPART ENGINE IN-FLIGHT.  THE AIRCRAFT WAS IN LEVEL FLIGHT AT TIME OF FAILURE.  (X)

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