SDR 96ZZZX4315

Service difficulty report · Connectiing Rod · Cessna 172M

Difficulty date
July 3, 1996
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N1493V
Make and model
Cessna 172M
Aircraft serial
17263623
Engine
Lyc O320E2D
Part
Connectiing Rod
Part number
78027
Condition
Bolt Failed
Location
Nr 1 Cylinder
Part time
1,301 hours
Stage of operation
CR
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

ENGINE FAILED IN-FLIGHT WITH LOUD BANG. AIRPLANE FORCE LANDED ON ROAD. INSPECTION REVEALED NR 1 CYLINDER ROD HAD COME LOOSE FROM CRANK AND PUNCHED HOLE IN BOTTOM OF CASE. INSPECTION OF ENGINE FOUND CONNECTING ROD BOLTS, P/N 78027, ON NR 1 AND NR 4 CYLINDERS' CONNECTING RODS HAD BROKEN IN HALF.

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