# SDR AU970139

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 21, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182A
- Registry model: [Cessna 182A](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182a) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470R
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C66
- System (JASC): [7110 · Engine Cowling System](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/7110)
- Part: Cowling
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine Cowlings
- Stage of operation: IN
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970139

## Discrepancy

(AUS) UNSECURED AND UNATTACHED UPPER AND LOWER ENGINE COWLINGS PICKED UP BY A GUST OF WIND AND BLOWN INTO PROPELLER ARC DURING ENGINE GROUND RUN - DAMAGE TO PROPELLER BLADES AND DESTRUCTION OF COWLS- ENGINE BULK STRIP TO BE CARRIED OUT

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