SDR 95ZZZX745

Service difficulty report · Stud · Cessna 421C

Difficulty date
January 7, 1995
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N593C
Make and model
Cessna 421C
Aircraft serial
421C0226
Engine
Cont GTSIO520M
Part
Stud
Part number
6461402
Condition
Sheared
Location
Nr 5 Cyl
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
E, R, K
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

AIRCRAFT MADE AN EMERGENCY LANDING DUE TO PROBLEM WITH LT ENGINE. 1) INVESTIGATION REVEALED NR 5 CYL TOP 4 CYL HOLD-DOWN STUDS SHEARED OFF AND MOVEMENT OF CYL TOP AWAY FROM ENG CASE CAUSED A LARGE CRACK IN THE ENG CASE COMING FROM LOWER CYL FLANGE AREA. 2) FURTHER INSPECTION OF ENG REVEALED UPPER FWD HOLD-DOWN STUD ON NR 4 CYL HAD BACKED OUT TO THE POINT WHERE IT CONTACTED A COOLING FIN OF CYL BENDING IT SLIGHTLY. 3) ENGINE REMOVED TO OVERHAUL FACILITY. FAA FORM 8020-2 AFFIXED TO ENG BY FAA INSPECTOR.

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