# SDR 2012FA0000742

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: October 3, 2012
- Submitted: November 5, 2012
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N202P](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N202P), registered now
- Make and model: Beech 58
- Registry model: [Beech 58](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-58) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: TH1875
- Aircraft time: 11,041 hours
- Engine: Cont IO550C
- Engine time: 1,059 hours
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Rt Engine
- Part time: 1,059 hours
- 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/2012FA0000742

## Discrepancy

DURING AN INSPECTION,  CRANKCASE OF THE RT ENGINE WAS OBSERVED TO BE CRACKED BETWEEN THE NR 1 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS.  THE ENGINE WAS REMOVED AND SENT OUT FOR REPAIR.

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