# SDR 97ZZZX960

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 11, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Cont IO360C
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Nr 2 Cyl Base
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/97ZZZX960

## Discrepancy

FACTORY REMANUFACTURED ENGINE:  OPENED CRATE TO INSTALL ENGINE.  FOUND CRACK IN CRANKCASE REAR NR 2 TOP CYLINDER BASE STUD.  CRACK APPROXIMATELY .6250 INCH LONG.  ZERO TIME ON ENGINE.

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