# SDR 98ZZZX1548

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 10, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N2773V](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N2773V), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 177RG
- Registry model: [Cessna 177RG](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-177rg) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 177RG0694
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1B6
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- 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
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX1548

## Discrepancy

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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