# SDR 97ZZZX3071

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: June 9, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N30AW](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N30AW), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna A185F
- Registry model: [Cessna A185F](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-a185f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 18502369
- Engine: Cont IO520D
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connect Rod
- Condition: Failed
- Location: 2 Aft Cylinders
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E, R, K
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX3071

## Discrepancy

THE TWO REAR OPPOSING CYLINDERS FAILED; THUS, PUNCHING HOLES INTO THE ENGINE BLOCK.  THIS CAUSED SMOKE IN COCKPIT (CASE) FOLLOWED BY EMERGENCY LANDING.

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