SDR 98ZZZX4253

Service difficulty report · Crankshaft · Cessna 150K

Difficulty date
September 1, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N6164G
Make and model
Cessna 150K
Aircraft serial
15071664
Engine
Cont O200A
Part
Crankshaft
Part number
653012
Condition
Cracked
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
IN
Nature of condition
O
Precautionary procedure
K

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

What was found

TWO INCH RADIAL CRACK WAS FOUND DURING ENGINE MAJOR OVERHAUL MAGNAFLUX INSPECTION. CRACKS WERE FOUND BEHIND PROPELLER FLANGE ON THE CRANKSHAFT. ENGINE POSSIBLY HAD A PROPELLER STRIKE AND WAS NOT RECORDED. SUBMITTER STATED ALL PILOTS AND OPERATORS NEED TO REPORT THESE INCIDENTS.

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