# SDR AU960523

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 12, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182Q
- Registry model: [Cessna 182Q](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182q) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470U
- System (JASC): [8530 · Reciprocating Engine Cylinder Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8530)
- Part: Piston
- Part number: 6480291
- Condition: Failed
- Location: R Engine Cyl Sec
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, R, K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960523

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE NO5 PISTON DISINTEGRATED - RH CRANKCASE HALF CRACKED IN AREA BELOW PUSH ROD TUBES TO FRONT ENGINE MOUNT - CRACK LENGTH 76.2MM (3IN) - ENGINE WAS A CONTINENTAL REMANUFACTURED UNIT

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