# SDR 2006FA0000560

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 30, 2006
- Submitted: June 5, 2006
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N175FW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N175FW), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 175
- Registry model: [Cessna 175](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-175) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 55020
- Engine: Frnkln 6A350C1
- System (JASC): [5346 · Fuselage, Powerplant Attach Fittings](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/5346)
- Part: Attach Bracket
- Part number: 051313211
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Eng Mount
- Stage of operation: NR
- How discovered: 9
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2006FA0000560

## Discrepancy

ENGINE MOUNT ATTACHMENT BRACKET BROKEN AND WITH CRACKS AT THE 12 AND 6 O`CLOCK POSITION.  CRACKS ON IB AND OB SIDES OF THE AN960-616 WASHER.  NORMAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH IT OCCURRED.  POSSIBLE CAUSE AN960-616 WASHER TOO SMALL.  LARGER AREA AND THICKER WASHER NEEDED TO SUPPORT THE UPPER ENGINE MOUNT LOAD.  (K)

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