What was found
(AUS) CRANKSHAFT CRACKED IN TWO PLACES FROM THE CRANK GEAR DOWEL HOLE. CRANKCASE MAIN TUNNEL MEASUREMENTS OUT OF LIMITS. CAMSHAFT LOBES BREAKING UP.
- Difficulty date
- April 9, 1999
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Engine
- Cont O470R
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Crankshaft
- Part number
- 459221
- Condition
- Cracked
- Location
- Engine
- Component
- Cont · O470R
- Stage of operation
- IN
- Nature of condition
- O
- Precautionary procedure
- K
As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.