# SDR 2003FA0001039

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 17, 2003
- Submitted: October 10, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2664V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2664V), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 177RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 177RG0648
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1B6
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: SL13212A
- Condition: Melted
- Location: Connecting Rod
- Part time: 2 hours
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2003FA0001039

## Discrepancy

NR 2 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD FAILED AT THE CRANKSHAFT DUE TO OIL STARVATION AOF THE CONNECTING ROD BEARING.  POSSIBLE OIL QUICK DRAIN VALVE OPENED IN FLIGHT AND DEPLETED ENGINE OIL SUPPLY.

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