SDR AU010055

Service difficulty report · Connecting Rod · Cessna 404CESSNA

Difficulty date
January 25, 2001
Submitted
March 20, 2001
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 404CESSNA
Engine
Cont GTSIO520M
Propeller
Mcauly 3AF34C74
Part
Connecting Rod
Part number
632043
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
TO
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
K, J
Precautionary procedure
C

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

What was found

(AUS) LT ENGINE NR 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD SEPARATED FROM CRANKSHAFT AND PENETRATED THE CRANKCASE.