Service difficulty report · Connecting Rod · Pac CT4A

Difficulty date
July 8, 2002
Submitted
October 16, 2002
Operation
General aviation
Make and model
Pac CT4A
Engine
Lyc IO720A1B
Part
Connecting Rod
Part number
L89154A
Condition
Failed
Location
Engine
Stage of operation
CR
How discovered
O
Nature of condition
E, F
Precautionary procedure
A

As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.

What was found

(AUS) DURING AGRICULTURE OPERATIONS (SPREADING SUPER) THE PILOT ENCOUNTERED EXCESSIVE ENGINE VIBRATION AND A POSSIBLE OVERSPEED (WAS UNABLE TO READ GAUGES). ENGINE WAS SHUT DOWN AND A FORCED LANDING CARRIED OUT. INITIAL INVESTIGATION FOUND THAT NR 4 OR NR 6 CONNECTING ROD ON THE LT SIDE OF ENGINE HAD PUNCTURED THROUGH THE CRANKCASE.