SDR 98ZZZX2236

Service difficulty report · Crankshaft · Cessna A185F

Difficulty date
May 13, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7140H
Make and model
Cessna A185F
Aircraft serial
18503351
Engine
Lyc TIO540J2BD
Part
Crankshaft
Condition
Failed
Location
Cyl 2-3 Area
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
R
Precautionary procedure
A

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

What was found

ENGINE RPM SURGED AND FLUCTUATED. ENGINE LOST POWER. AIRCRAFT FLIPPED OVER DURING EMERGENCY LANDING. MAJOR DAMAGE, NO INJURIES. NO PROPELLER STRIKE. PRE TEAR-DOWN EXAM INDICATES THE ENGINE CRANKCHAFT IS BROKEN BETWEEN NR 2 AND NR 3 CYLINDERS.

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