SDR 98ZZZX4469

Service difficulty report · Crankcase · Cessna 182Q

Difficulty date
February 20, 1998
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N954CC
Make and model
Cessna 182Q
Aircraft serial
18265290
Engine
Cont O470U
Part
Crankcase
Part number
642522A1
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

DURING A ROUTINE OIL CHANGE, A CRACK WAS FOUND IN THE CRANKCASE THAT RADIATES ABOUT ONE INCH TOWARDS THE CENTER OF THE ENGINE STARTING FROM THE FORWARD UPPER HOLD DOWN STUD ON THE NR 5 CYLINDER. THE ENGINE WAS RETURNED TO THE FACTORY FOR A CRANKCASE REPLACEMENT. SUBMITTER SUGGESTED POSSIBLE CAUSE AS DEFECTIVE PARTS. (CRANKCASE) INSTALLED IN THE ENGINE AT REMANUFACTURE.

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