# SDR 2003FA0001092

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 1, 2001
- Submitted: October 24, 2003
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N260GR](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N260GR), registered now
- Make and model: Pitts S-2B
- Registry model: [Pitts S-2B](https://openairdocs.org/model/pitts-aerobatics-s-2b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 5059
- Engine: Lyc AEIO540D4A5
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YR4
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Flange
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Crankshaft
- 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/2003FA0001092

## Discrepancy

FOUND CRACKED CRANKSHAFT FLANGE.  INSTALLED 3 BLADE MT PROP TO DECREASE STRESS ON CRANKSHAFT.(K)

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