# SDR AUS20010571

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: May 22, 2001
- Submitted: August 7, 2001
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Cessna 182Q
- Registry model: [Cessna 182Q](https://openairdocs.org/model/cessna-182q) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Cont O470U
- Propeller: Mcauly 2A34C203
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankcase
- Part number: 466080
- Condition: Misoverhauled
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: O
- Nature of condition: W
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20010571

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE CRANKCASE HALVES ASSEMBLED WITH A CONSIDERABLE AMOUNT OF SEALANT BETWEEN THE MATING FACES OF THE MAIN BEARING PEDESTALS. THIS RESULTED IN CRANKCASE FRETTING AND BEARING MOVEMENT. PERSONNEL/MAINTENANCE ERROR. INCORRECT ASSEMBLY.

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