# SDR AUS20010516

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: April 12, 2001
- Submitted: August 7, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna U206
- Registry model: [Cessna U206](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-u206) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont IO520A
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC3YF1
- System (JASC): [8011 · Engine Starter](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8011)
- Part: Spring
- Part number: SA539800M015
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Engine Starter
- Part time: 2 cycles
- Component: Engine Starter, Cont, IO520A
- 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/AUS20010516

## Discrepancy

(AUS) STARTER CLUTCH SPRING FAILED CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE CRANKSHAFT,CAMSHAFT GEAR AND ATTACHING HARDWARE. ROCKWELL HARDNESS TESTREVEALED INCONSISTANT HARDNESS.

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