What was found
(AUS) CRANKSHAFT BEARING FAILED. THE BEARING FELL OUT OF THE SUMP PLUG HOLE DURING ENGINE OIL DRAIN. LIMITED INFORMATION PROVIDED.
- Difficulty date
- June 16, 1999
- Submitted
- March 26, 2000
- Operation
- General aviation
- Make and model
- Cessna 210M
- Engine
- Cont IO520L
- Propeller
- Mcauly D3A34C404
- System (JASC)
- 8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section
- Part
- Bearing
- Part number
- 270020
- Condition
- Failed
- Location
- Crankshaft
- 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.