# SDR AU970418

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 10, 1997
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna P206B
- Registry model: [Cessna P206B](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-p206b) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520A
- Propeller: Mcauly D3A32C88
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Part number: 112536R
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Recip Eng Shaft
- Component: Cont
- 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/AU970418

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CRANKSHAFT FAILED FROM CRACKING AT THE REAR FILLET RADIUS OF NO2 MAIN BEARING JOURNAL DUE TO FRICTION FROM CONTACT WITH THE BEARING SHELLS

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