# SDR 2017FA0000615

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: December 1, 2017
- Submitted: December 1, 2017
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: N6858
- Engine: Cont GTSIO520L
- Engine time: 5,163 hours
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Case
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- Part time: 5,163 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/2017FA0000615

## Discrepancy

ENGINE CASE HAS A THREE INCH CRACK BETWEEN THE NR 1 AND 3 CYLINDERS.

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