# SDR 2002FA0000981

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: August 13, 2002
- Submitted: August 20, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N66340](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N66340), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 76
- Registry model: [Beech 76](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-76) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: ME241
- Engine: Lyc O360A1G6D
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Rod End Bearing
- Part number: SL13521
- Condition: Separated
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 549 hours
- 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/2002FA0000981

## Discrepancy

METAL CONTAMINATION FOUND IN SUCTION SCREEN AND FILTER.  DISASSEMBLY OF ENGINE NOTED BABBIT SEPERATION FROM NR 1 ROD CAP BEARING SHELL.  THE REMAINDER OF THE OTHER ROD BEARINGS SHOWED SIGNS OF STARTING TO SEPARATE.

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