SDR 98ZZZX1548

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Cessna 177RG

Difficulty date
April 10, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N2773V
Make and model
Cessna 177RG
Aircraft serial
177RG0694
Engine
Lyc IO360A1B6
Part
Crankcase
Part number
11B200511DL
Condition
Cracked
Location
Nr 2 Cylinder
Part time
3,900 hours
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
K
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

DISCOVERED 5.50 INCH LONG CRACK ON CRANKCASE BELOW NR 2 CYLINDER FLANGE. CRACK WAS APPROXIMATELY 1 INCH BELOW BOTTOM FLANGE OF CYLINDER AND FOLLOWED ENTIRE BOTTOM CIRCUMFERENCE OF CYLINDER. CRACK WAS DISCOVERED AFTER PILOT REPORT OF A LARGE OIL LEAK FROM FORWARD LEFT SIDE OF COWLING AND STREAKING UNDER AIRCRAFT BELLY.

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