# SDR AU980280

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: February 4, 1998
- Submitted: March 26, 2000
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Cont TSIO360E
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Condition: Cracked
- Location: Engine
- 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/AU980280

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE RT HALF CRACKED IN NR 4 MAIN BEARING TUNNEL AND LT HALF CRACKED IN NR 2 AND NR 3 MAIN BEARING TUNNELS.  CRANKSHAFT CRACKED ON NR 4 MAIN BEARING.  CRACK LENGTH APPROXIMATELY 50.8MM (2 INCHES).

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