# SDR 2005FA0000760

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 26, 2005
- Submitted: May 19, 2005
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N3703G](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N3703G), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing B-17G
- Registry model: [Boeing B-17G](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-b-17g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 4483546A
- Engine: Wright R182097
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Part number: R182097
- Part serial: 036743
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Nr 3
- 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/2005FA0000760

## Discrepancy

UPON ANNUAL INSPECTION, ENGINE WAS FOUND TO BE SEIZED, CHECKED FOR OIL IN GIL TANK, 25 GAL REMAINING.  ENGINE REMOVED FROM AC.  UPON REMOVAL OF PROPELLER, PROP SHAFT WAS FULL OF METAL.  NOSE CASE FAILURE.  (K)

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