SDR 95ZZZX1878

Service difficulty report · Crankcase

Difficulty date
March 28, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Cont TSIO520WB
Part
Crankcase
Condition
Defective
Location
Bearing Bore
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
W
Precautionary procedure
K

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

IN COMPLYING WITH SB M92-09 DURING ASSEMBLY USING NEW 12-POINT NUT PN 652541 AND TORQUE OF 790-810 INCHES/POUNDS, ENGINE FAILED TO TURN WHEN FULL TORQUE WAS REACHED. UPON DISASSEMBLY, MAIN BEARING BORES WERE FOUND OUT OF ROUND. SUSPECT 'SOFT' CRANKCASE.