# SDR 2012FA0000794

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 3, 2012
- Submitted: December 4, 2012
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N40661](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N40661), registered now
- Make and model: Maule M-4
- Registry model: [Maule M-4](https://openairdocs.org/model/maule-m-4) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 2173C
- Engine: Frnkln 6V350*
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Part number: 6V350
- Condition: Failed
- Stage of operation: CR
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: Y, J
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/2012FA0000794

## Discrepancy

IN CRUISE FLIGHT, THE PILOT EXPERIANCED A CATISROPHIC ENGINE FAILURE.

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