# SDR 98ZZZX219

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: November 24, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Aircraft: [N24320](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N24320), registered now
- Make and model: Doug DC-3A-S1C3G
- Registry model: [Doug DC-3A-S1C3G](https://openairdocs.org/model/douglas-dc-3a-s1c3g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 20197
- Engine: Pwa R183092
- System (JASC): [8540 · Reciprocating Engine Rear Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8540)
- Part: Accessory Sect
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: CR
- Nature of condition: E, R
- Precautionary procedure: E
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/98ZZZX219

## Discrepancy

WHILE IN CRUISE FLIGHT, ENGINE RAN ROUGH FOR APPROXIMATELY 5 SECONDS, THEN OIL PSI LIGHT AND FUEL LIGHT CAME ON.  ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND PROPELLER FEATHERED.  ONCE ON GROUND, IT WAS DETERMINED THE ACCESSORY SECTION WAS NOT WORKING.  SUSPECT EITHER A FAILED GEAR IN THE ACCESSORY SECTION OR POSSIBLY A BROKEN CRANKSHAFT.  ENGINE TO BE REPLACED WITH A SERVICEABLE UNIT.

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