# SDR 8627

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: January 31, 2003
- Aircraft: N8627A BEECH E18S
- Engine: PWA R985AN14B
- Part: BEARING
- Condition: FAILED
- JASC code: 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/8627

## Discrepancy

IN CRUISE FLIGHT ENGINE STARTED TO DEVELOP A VIBRATION. ENGINE THEN STARTED TO LOSE OIL PRESSURE. ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AIRCRAFT DIVERTED. FOUND OIL LEAKING AT FRONT NOSE CASE AT CRANKSHAFT. SUSPECT FRONT MAIN BEARING FAILURE AND FRONT SEAL FAILURE. SOME METAL FOUND IN SCREEN.

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