# SDR 2006FA0000417

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: March 29, 2006
- Submitted: April 3, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 402C
- Registry model: [Cessna 402C](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-402c) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont TSIO520VB
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Packing
- Condition: Out Of Position
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: K
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000417

## Discrepancy

#1 CYLINDER EXHAUST PUSHROD HOUSING PACKING BLEW OUT.  SUSPECT POSSIBLE CRANKCASE PRESSURIZATION.  PACKING HAD SMALL CUT MOST LIKELY FROM INSTALLATION HOWEVER THAT SOULD NOT HAVE ALLOWED IT TO BLOW OUT.

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