# SDR 97ZZZX4633

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N5010V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N5010V), registered now
- Make and model: Boeing E-75
- Registry model: [Boeing E-75](https://openairdocs.org/model/boeing-hawk-e-75) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 755351
- Engine: Cont W6706N
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: 20428
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Rear Main
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: J
- Precautionary procedure: A
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX4633

## Discrepancy

THIS ENGINE HAD 385 HOURS SINCE OVERHAUL.  THE PILOT NOTED A DROP IN OIL PRESSURE HEADED FOR THE NEAREST AIRPORT 8 MILES AWAY.  BEFORE REACHING THE AIRPORT, ELECTED TO MAKE AN EMERGENCY LANDING ON A ROAD.  AFTER CHECKING THE SUMP SCREEN, A LARGE QUANTITY OF METAL WAS FOUND.  TEAR DOWN REVEALED THE REAR MAIN BEARING HAD FAILED.

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