# SDR AU970158

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 15, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206G
- Registry model: [Cessna U206G](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206g) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520F
- Propeller: Mcauly D3A34C404
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Connecting Rod
- Part number: 574572
- Condition: Broken
- Location: Recip Eng
- Component: Cont, IO520F
- Stage of operation: CL
- Nature of condition: E, K, R
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AU970158

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE NO5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD BIG END BEARING FAILED DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION/COOLING CAUSED BY LOSS OF OIL OVERBOARD - LOSS OF OIL WAS THROUGH A WORN AND HOLED EXHAUST PUSHROD TUBE CAUSED BY A BENT PUSHROD,  DUE TO STICKING VALVE - CONNECTING ROD BROKEN - CRANKCASE HOLED

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