SDR 99ZZZX2471

Service difficulty report · Counterweight · Cessna 182P

Difficulty date
June 7, 1999
Submitted
March 26, 2000
Operation
General aviation
Aircraft
N7435Q
Make and model
Cessna 182P
Aircraft serial
18261075
Engine
Cont IO550F
Part
Counterweight
Condition
Loose
Location
Crankshaft
Part time
169 hours
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 START-UP OF THE ENGINE, THE NR 1 CYLINDER TRAILING COUNTER WEIGHT ON THE CRANKSHAFT CAME LOOSE FROM CRANKSHAFT AND MADE A HOLE IN THE TOP OF THE CASE. CSB99-3A HAD BEEN COMPLETED 1.7 HOURS PRIOR. REASON FOR FAILURE UNKNOWN AT THIS TIME.

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