SDR 99ZZZX1810

Service difficulty report · Connecting Rod · Beech 58

Difficulty date
April 1, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
Air carrier
Aircraft
N103GA
Make and model
Beech 58
Aircraft serial
TH213
Engine
Cont IO520CB
Part
Connecting Rod
Part number
646476
Condition
Failed
Location
Lt Engine
Stage of operation
NR
Nature of condition
J
Precautionary procedure
E, A

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

What was found

THE LEFT ENGINE APPARENTLY EXPERIENCED A FAILURE OF THE NR 6 CYLINDER PISTON CONNECTING ROD DURING NORMAL FLIGHT CONDITIONS. THE PILOT RETURNED TO THE AIRPORT WITHOUT FURTHER INCIDENT. THE ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN WHEN THE OIL PRESSURE DROPPED RAPIDLY. ENGINE TOTAL TIME WAS APPROXIMATELY 985.0 HOURS. THIS IS A FACTORY RE-MANUFACTURED ENGINE.

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