Service difficulty report · Bearing · Cessna 404CESSNA

Difficulty date
February 18, 2002
Submitted
April 8, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Cessna 404CESSNA
Engine
Cont GTSIO520M
Propeller
Mcauly 3FF32C501
Part
Bearing
Part number
537721
Condition
Failed
Location
Reciprocating En
Part time
1,596 cycles
Component
Reciprocating En · Cont · GTSIO520M
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.

What was found

(AUS) STARTER SHAFT BEARING BROKEN UP. BEARING DEBRIS LOCATED IN SUMP.CRANKCASE DAMAGED IN AREA OF BEARING SUPPORT. STARTER SHAFT AND CRANK GEARS EXHIBITED DEFORMATION OF PROFILE. THE ENGINE WASFITTED WITH PNO EQ6642 ADAPTER KIT AS PER AD/CON/71.