# SDR 99ZZZX3143

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 7, 1999
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: Air carrier
- Aircraft: [N29278](https://openairdocs.org/aircraft/N29278), registered now
- Make and model: Cessna 210L
- Registry model: [Cessna 210L](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-210l) (OpenAirDocs)
- Aircraft serial: 21059852
- Engine: Cont IO520L
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bolt
- Part number: 629340
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Engine Rod
- Component: 646778
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: D
- Precautionary procedure: O
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/99ZZZX3143

## Discrepancy

ONE CONNECTING ROD BOLT BROKE ON NR 3 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD.  THE CONNECTING ROD EXITED THE ENGINE THROUGH THE TOP OF THE ENGINE CRANKCASE.  THE ENGINE WAS SENT TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR METALURGY STUDY.

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