# SDR AUS20021005

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: July 26, 2002
- Submitted: October 16, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Make and model: Mooney M20F
- Registry model: [Mooney M20F](https://openairdocs.org/model/mooney-m20f) (OpenAirDocs)
- Engine: Lyc IO360A1A
- Propeller: Hartzl HCC2YK1
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Bearing
- Part number: UK
- Condition: Failed
- Location: Reciprocating En
- Part time: 39 cycles
- Component: Reciprocating En, Lyc, IO360A1A
- 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/AUS20021005

## Discrepancy

(AUS) ENGINE OIL FILTERS CONTAMINATED WITH METAL. SUSPECT CAUSED BY FAILURE OF EITHER MAIN BEARING OR BIGEND BEARING.

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