What was found
THE CONNECTING ROD WEIGHTS ON THE LARGE END FROM THE LIGHTEST TO THE HEAVIEST WAS 57 GRAMS. THIS ENGINE HAS NEVER BEEN INSTALLED IN AN AIRCRAFT.
- Difficulty date
- April 29, 1995
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Cont IO520A
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Crankshaft
- Condition
- Out Of Balance
- Location
- Rod Weights
- 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.