# SDR AUS20021221

- Type: Service difficulty report (as reported; unverified)
- Difficulty date: September 1, 2002
- Submitted: November 6, 2002
- Operation: General aviation
- Engine: Cont IO520L
- System (JASC): [8520 · Reciprocating Engine Power Section](https://openairdocs.org/jasc/8520)
- Part: Crankshaft
- Condition: Damaged
- Location: Engine
- Stage of operation: IN
- How discovered: V
- Nature of condition: O
- Precautionary procedure: K
- FAA source: FAA Service Difficulty Reporting System (https://sdrs.faa.gov/)
- Page: https://openairdocs.org/sdr/AUS20021221

## Discrepancy

(AUS) CRANKSHAFT BIG END JOURNALS FOR NR 4 AND NR 5 CYLINDER CONNECTING ROD SEVERELY OVERHEATED. CRANKSHAFT AND CONNECTING RODS DAMAGED BEYOND REPAIR. FOUND DURING ENGINE STRIP INSPECTION FOR LOW OIL PRESSURE.

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