SDR 95ZZZX3006

Service difficulty report · Bearing

Difficulty date
May 29, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Engine
Wright R182080
Part
Bearing
Part number
149518
Condition
Failed
Location
Master Rod
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

MASTER ROD BEARING FAILED AND SEIZED TO CRANKSHAFT ROD JOURNAL ON GROUND AFTER START-UP. LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION. SUSPECT CAUSED FROM NOT PROPERLY PRE-OILING DURING START-UP. SUBMITTER SUGGESTS THIS ENGINE IS EXTREMELY SENSITIVE TO OIL STARVATION AT START-UP, ESPECIALLY AFTER SITTING.