SDR 97ZZZX4484

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Beech 58

Difficulty date
October 1, 1997
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N112BS
Make and model
Beech 58
Aircraft serial
TH628
Engine
Cont IO520C
Part
Crankcase
Part number
64200
Condition
Cracked
Location
Nr 6 Cyl Flange
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
E, R, K
Precautionary procedure
O

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

What was found

RIGHT ENGINE CRANKCASE CRACKED AT THE UPPER STUD AREA OF THE NR 6 CYLINDER ALLOWING THE CYLINDER TO COMPLETELY SEPARATE FROM THE CASE CAUSING ENGINE FAILURE UNDER NORMAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS. SUBMITTER RECOMMENDATION: DYE PENETRANT, INSPECTION CRANKCASE REF: AD 77-13-22, FOR EARLIER MODEL ENGINES.

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