# SDR 97ZZZX2060

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 15, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N117ME](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N117ME), registered now
- Make and model: Beech H-18
- Registry model: [Beech H-18](https://openairdocs.org/model/beech-h-18) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: BA638
- Engine: Pwa R985AN14B
- System (JASC): [8500 · Engine (Reciprocating)](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8500)
- Part: Engine
- Condition: Seized
- Location: Main Bearing
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: E, A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX2060

## Discrepancy

WHILE IN CRUSE FLIGHT, PILOT NOTICED OIL PRESSURE STARTING TO DECREASE AND OIL TEMP STARTING TO RISE.  ENGINE WAS SECURED, PROP WAS FEATHERED, AND A PRECAUTIONARY LANDING MADE.  UPON LANDING, PILOT FOUND HE COULD NOT TURN PROP BY HAND.  SUSPECT THAT THE MAIN BEARING FAILED.  ENGINE HAD APPROXIMATELY 420 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL.

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