# SDR AU960736

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 29, 1996
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182K
- Registry model: [Cessna 182K](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182k) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470R
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C66
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: R Engine Power S
- Stage of operation: NR
- Nature of condition: E, K
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU960736

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CRANKCASE CRACKED IN AREA OF NO1 BEARING - CRACK ALSO IN CRANKCASE TOP FLANGE AT 7TH HOLE FROM THE FRONT - NO1 BEARINGSPINNING AND BREAKING UP - FRETTING OF CRANKCASE MATING FACES  INDICATES EXCESSIVE MOVEMENT POSSIBLY DUE TO INSUFFICIENT THROUGHBOLT TENSION

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