# SDR 2002FA0000808

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 1, 2002
- Submitted: July 3, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5859Q](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5859Q), registered now
- Make and model: Mooney M20E
- Registry model: [Mooney M20E](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20e) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 795
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1A
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2002FA0000808

## Discrepancy

NR 3 CYLINDER AND ROD LOOSE FROM CRANKSHAFT AND CASE HALF SENT TO HALF SENT TO REPAIR FACILITY.  THEY SAID WRONG OIL PUMP GEARS.  FAILED PUMP OIL STARVATION DESTROYED CRANK SHAFT AND ENGINEER.

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